hideaways

Definition of hideawaysnext
plural of hideaway
as in hideouts
a place where a person goes to hide or to avoid others the novelist has a little hideaway in the country where he goes whenever he wants to do some serious writing

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Recent Examples of hideaways Though Milan remained the center of his empire, Armani was known to split his time between seaside retreats, countryside estates, alpine hideaways, and warm-weather escapes. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026 From the best restaurants and bars to can’t-miss hikes and hideaways, here's how to plan the perfect visit to Bozeman, Montana. Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026 The Ku Klux Klan maintained a shadowy presence in Hanceville well into the second half of the 20th century; KKK meetings took place in some homes and hideaways here as recently as the 1980s. Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026 And the best coastal hideaways and beaches in Türkiye range from tranquil stretches only accessible by boat to family-friendly resort areas to soak up the sun beside smaller cities. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026 The Philippines is an archipelago of over 7,000 islands – a geography often described as a dream of clear waters and remote hideaways. Maria Williams, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026 The 35-island archipelago includes some of the Caribbean’s most coveted hideaways, from the famously discreet Mustique to the soulful Bequia to the ultra-luxe Canouan. Annie Daly, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026 Paradise Coast—Naples, Marco Island, and the Everglades—offers year-round beauty, from full-service waterfront resorts to secluded hideaways. Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026 Those travels took us everywhere from private islands in the Seychelles to rice paddies in Northern Thailand, from Gothic Revival landmarks in Belgium to barefoot Caribbean hideaways, alongside buzzy new openings in cities like Osaka and Edinburgh. Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hideaways
Noun
  • Frontiers are already porous here, crossed by smuggling routes, refugee trails and militant hideouts.
    Mihir Sharma, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
  • According to the Old Farmers Almanac, the moon’s nickname actually refers to the worm-like beetle larvae that appear from winter hideouts, such as thawing tree bark, in North America during this time of year.
    Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • These involve raiding the lairs of hoodlum rivals, then singlehandedly dissuading them from competition.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • These nests can be found along roof eaves, window corners, in mailboxes, and on sturdy plant leaves.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Perfect for a dessert tray or to top a cake, these little nests will delight everyone at your gathering.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026

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“Hideaways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hideaways. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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