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Recent Examples of homestead
The farm has been so long neglected that its barn and homestead are in complete disrepair, its fields untended and its livestock distributed among the villagers, none of whom volunteer to return the animals.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
The Legislature must do more to further reduce property taxes using methods such as the homestead exemption, which offers the most relief to home owners in the fairest way possible.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The patriarch, Boon Kiat (Andi Lim), runs a noodle stand while his son (Koh Jia Ler) is conscripted, so young, into the army — until a major life twist brings him back to the homestead, and with a new stepmother at the helm.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2026
The solution is to increase the homestead exemption.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
The Legislature must do more to further reduce property taxes using methods such as the homestead exemption, which offers the most relief to home owners in the fairest way possible.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The patriarch, Boon Kiat (Andi Lim), runs a noodle stand while his son (Koh Jia Ler) is conscripted, so young, into the army — until a major life twist brings him back to the homestead, and with a new stepmother at the helm.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2026
The solution is to increase the homestead exemption.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homestead
Noun
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This contains a breakfast bar seating area, quartz countertops, a deep farmhouse-style sink, shelving, and generous cabinetry, including a sizable pantry.—
Adam Williams
March 01,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2026
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Well, the story behind that was that Yoko came to see Linda and me at our farmhouse, 20 minutes from here.—
Joe Hagan,
Vanity Fair,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Ladera is famous for its unique position within the Piton Mountain range, built atop a volcanic ridge and on the site of a former cocoa plantation.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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After consulting police databases, investigators verified that the three men had been linked to recent thefts of opium poppy from legal plantations intended for pharmaceutical use and located in the province of Albacete.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And while every visit to Provenance Estate doesn’t have to include a manor stay, the setting only further enhances the immersive experience.—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Here was music that pushed the genre back to the realm of ghosts and ghouls, the ideal soundtrack for doing battle with Dracula on the spiral staircase of his manor.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The hotel has 174 rooms and suites, all with plush furnishings and impressive, hacienda-style architecture.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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Renovations over the last several years have given rooms and suites a more modern design feel, with color palettes that highlight desert hues—all accommodations feature large sliding glass doors to patios or balconies for enjoying views of the expansive, hacienda-style grounds.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Already, Cobram Estate has acquired over 7,000 acres of farmland for olive production, including 350 that had been used for almonds, according to the Sacramento Business Journal.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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The farmland was established in 1891 by Swiss stonecutter George Blum, and stayed in his family for five generations until 2018.—
Martine Thompson,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The program will provide financing for on- and off-farm solar technology, designed to help reduce carbon emissions associated with cotton production.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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Aquifers are underground formations of sand, clay, gravel and rock that store and transmit the water that supplies our homes, ranches, farms, schools and businesses.—
Claire Marks,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Homestead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homestead. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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