as in abode
the place where one lives
after years abroad, the eldest son returned to the family hearthstone, the old house in Philadelphia
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Recent Examples of hearthstone
Above the hearth is a photograph of Harriet Jacobs, seated in a large gothic Victorian parlor chair boasting a slight upturned grin, welcoming us to her very own hearthstone.
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Colony Little, ARTnews.com, 25 July 2024
The unique person, understood only in the context of loving relationship and apart from any ideological status, is the real heart and hearthstone of human life.
—Cameron Hilditch, National Review, 18 Dec. 2020
That home became the hearthstone of both family and friends with Connie always at the core of every event.
—sun-sentinel.com, 10 Dec. 2019
Mr. Ulman took on the renovation of the home himself, and was surprised to find a treasure trove of artifacts underneath the hearthstone of the fireplace.
—Ronnie Koenig, New York Times, 12 May 2017
Colony Little, ARTnews.com, 25 July 2024
The unique person, understood only in the context of loving relationship and apart from any ideological status, is the real heart and hearthstone of human life.
—Cameron Hilditch, National Review, 18 Dec. 2020
That home became the hearthstone of both family and friends with Connie always at the core of every event.
—sun-sentinel.com, 10 Dec. 2019
Mr. Ulman took on the renovation of the home himself, and was surprised to find a treasure trove of artifacts underneath the hearthstone of the fireplace.
—Ronnie Koenig, New York Times, 12 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearthstone
Noun
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Those seeking a pad with access to both might find a cottage-style abode overlooking Victoria Beach the perfect place the settle down.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
18 May 2025
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Across two floors and 2,600 square feet, the cozy abode retains many of its original details, including hand-hewn wood beams, wide-board pine floors, and three working fireplaces.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 May 2025
Noun
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In an engagement that’s already sold out, on Oct. 18 fans will be able to tour the house in Everett, Washington that served as the Palmer residence in the series, with Lee, Wise and property owner Mary Reber, who played Alice Tremond, telling stories from the series and Fire Walk With Me.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
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The residences boast full kitchens, gas fireplaces, oversized closets, private patios, and hot tubs; one of the villas, a four-bedroom, four-bath sanctuary, also has a sauna.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The vehicle then struck a tree and eventually came to rest on its roof, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
15 May 2025
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Additionally, the bill earmarks funds for essential maintenance at JSC, including HVAC renewals, electrical upgrades, asbestos mitigation and roof repairs.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Among recent one-euro listings is a four-bedroom, 100-square-meter, two-story stone dwelling in the town of Sutera, with a garage and balconies overlooking the main piazza.—
Silvia Marchetti,
CNN Money,
18 May 2025
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Reckoning takes a less obvious road to Hunt’s redemption, offering surprisingly little in the way of romance and dwelling instead on the hero’s burden in a way that recalls one of Paul Schrader’s very serious God’s Lonely Man movies.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
14 May 2025
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Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include: On Waterman Court, Danville, in February 2025, a 2,251-square-foot home was sold for $1,990,000, a price per square foot of $884.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
14 May 2025
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Home climate control often comes with trade-offs: a second-floor bedroom that stays five degrees warmer than the rest of the house, rising electricity costs during peak summer months, or the high cost of installing central air conditioning.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
Noun
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While there are several accommodations in the national park, traditional lodgings here were bare-bones mountain huts intentionally designed for discomfort for religious reasons.—
Olivia Young,
AFAR Media,
20 May 2025
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All are still growing and trading on the idea that a lodging with 30 rooms feels friendlier than one with 300.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
Noun
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In the woods near their home, Viggo runs while Oscar chases him.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
16 May 2025
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The curved, ribbed walls of their home were made using a 5-ton, three-dimensional printer that printed generated the entire wall system of their home in 12 days.—
Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The large open space is like a moody modern barn, with a massive warming hearth at its center.—
Christopher Cameron,
Robb Report,
17 May 2025
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The centerpiece of the restaurant and its cuisine is a traditional Mexican hearth.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Hearthstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearthstone. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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