hearthstone

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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. 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
  • But Martin, who’s also an heir to the wealthy de Young family behind the San Francisco Chronicle and de Young Museum, did spend two years and millions of dollars gut-renovating the handsome circa 1908 abode in collaboration with architect Houman Sharif and builder Clayton Timbrell.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2025
  • In a recent study in the Journal of Experimental Biology, scientists found that the caterpillars are fiercely protective of their little abode.
    Rohini Subrahmanyam, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Novato will get to count the homes toward its state mandate to foster the creation of 2,090 new residences by 2031.
    Richard Halstead, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
  • The Portuguese Cabinet convened an emergency meeting at the prime minister’s residence.
    Barry Hatton, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The covered but open-air space now has a new roof with five retractable awnings to protect against the ocean breeze, a new high-top counter with eight seats facing the water, new dining tables, new or reupholstered furnishings and new light fixtures.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
  • That would drain funds that could be used to replace aging roofs or make repairs at other schools that are in better condition.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • These could encompass the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) through the conversion of single-family residences into duplexes or the construction of supplementary housing on the property.
    Joseph Edgar, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Antar reported a flurry of new documents that showed James did not classify it as a five-family dwelling.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The house was filled with physical evidence: A bloody palm print.
    Gina Barton, USA Today, 2 May 2025
  • In addition, the house provides type not specified.
    Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • The goal is to add multi-use facilities that are expected to include dining options, retail space, office space and lodging.
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Mikko has food aversion, often eating only certain colors and textures, so the family looks for grocery stores and lodging that have a kitchen or at least a microwave.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The two-story, single-family homes were lit on fire and sustained structural damage, according to the Fire Department.
    Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 4 May 2025
  • For Adolf Hitler’s acolytes, the home was the microcosm of the nation, and mothers were its keepers.
    Seyward Darby, Vogue, 3 May 2025
Noun
  • When Joe intervenes, the men start to grapple, and Bronte pointedly looks at the stone fireplace hearth.
    Sara Netzley, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • These hearths date back to the coldest period of the Ice Age, between 26,500 and 19,000 years ago.
    Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025

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“Hearthstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearthstone. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

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