as in residence
the place where one lives
all were welcome, friends and strangers alike, to their humble hearth
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Recent Examples of hearth
Researchers suggest Neanderthals inhabited both caves at roughly the same time during the Middle Paleolithic period, based on the presence of stone tools, hearths and food remains in each.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 July 2025
The stones’ foundation pits were placed alongside hearths, which suggests that the structures' use and placement may have been fire-related.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2025
Head to the sitting room for relax by the hearth, or pop into the dining room to enjoy a meal or two.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
Oak & Reel serves fresh Italian-style seafood cooked over an oak-burning hearth in the Milwaukee Junction neighborhood.
—AFAR Media, 14 May 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 July 2025
The stones’ foundation pits were placed alongside hearths, which suggests that the structures' use and placement may have been fire-related.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2025
Head to the sitting room for relax by the hearth, or pop into the dining room to enjoy a meal or two.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
Oak & Reel serves fresh Italian-style seafood cooked over an oak-burning hearth in the Milwaukee Junction neighborhood.
—AFAR Media, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearth
Noun
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Standard mortgage documents commonly include an occupancy clause that requires the borrower to use the property as their principal residence for at least a year.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
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My work spans high-performance corporate headquarters, luxury residences and culturally significant renovations.—
Nathanael Bondu,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Thousands of years ago, the 52,000-plus acres now known as Mesa Verde National Park were home to the Ancestral Pueblo People, who built a series of sophisticated stone dwellings in the cliffs here.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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The longhouse is a multifamily dwelling with communal areas.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Our newest discovery at Amazon, the Generic 2-Story Prefabricated Tiny Home, is a one-bedroom abode with a spacious floor plan, a roomy deck, and a front porch for just $17,700.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The abode is deliberately sculptural, with sweeping curves that echo the contours of the surrounding cliffs and emulate the rhythm of the Mediterranean below.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The house is haunted by a family of farmers that lived and died on the land, murdered horribly by the patriarch of the family, but really, the problem is the demon that controls the mirror and its dark reflections.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The couple still live in separate houses but eat dinner together most nights.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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The building needed extensive renovations, including new floors, interior walls, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, and repairs for water damage to the roof.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Pricing starts at €6,990 for a white roof and increases to €7,490 for choice of several colors.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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This guide will give you the full scoop on when and how often to test soil, and provide soil testing tips for home and lab-based testing.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Many of these homes come equipped with enough amenities to comfortably live in, along with additional perks like outfitted bathrooms, solar panels, and outdoor spaces.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The group lost their keys during their excursion, so the rangers provided the group a ride to their rental lodging.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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The experience is woven together with destination dining, design forward lodging, sustainable agriculture, and moving your body in nature, all while learning the story of a plant that has long been intertwined with Mendocino’s identity.—
Kim Westerman,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Following a little lightning, and a 64-minute delay, their defense continually came up with stops and handed the ball to the strength of this team, the place where all of the money and resources went.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Jennifer Hudson, who competed on American Idol in its third season but came in seventh place, stepped in to take her place as a judge while she was gone.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Hearth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearth. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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