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Recent Examples of homebody
After getting over his brief intoxication with political power, Deidre says, her husband has grounded himself by embracing the bookworm and homebody sides of his personality.
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Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 2 July 2025
Big Ass Luxuries The Baby Big Ass Bundle For the homebody dad who loves a good candle, gift him a Big Ass Candle!
—Sarah Boyd, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
With the Appalachian Ski Mountain just minutes away, the chalet is ideal for anyone who wants to hit the slopes, but resolute homebodies can also curl up in front of the wood-burning stove to take in the stunning views.
—Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2025
Griffin’s loved ones remember him as a homebody and a sharp dresser who loved the Kansas City Chiefs, old Cadillac cars, barbecues and spending time with family, the obituary reads.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2025
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Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 2 July 2025
Big Ass Luxuries The Baby Big Ass Bundle For the homebody dad who loves a good candle, gift him a Big Ass Candle!
—Sarah Boyd, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
With the Appalachian Ski Mountain just minutes away, the chalet is ideal for anyone who wants to hit the slopes, but resolute homebodies can also curl up in front of the wood-burning stove to take in the stunning views.
—Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2025
Griffin’s loved ones remember him as a homebody and a sharp dresser who loved the Kansas City Chiefs, old Cadillac cars, barbecues and spending time with family, the obituary reads.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homebody
hermit
Noun
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Even Neil Young, known as something of a hermit, stopped in.—
Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
7 Aug. 2025
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Get Your Butt Outside: Since the pandemic, too many of us have been living like hermits, working from home and socializing from home.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
28 July 2025
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“Homebody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homebody. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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