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Recent Examples of homestead
What began as a pop-up has evolved into a destination restaurant on their five-acre homestead in the tiny town of Mobile.
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Gina Decaprio Vercesi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
The sprawling kitchen was the heart of the old stone homestead, which in turn was the heart of Meredith Downs.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
Jackson also received a homestead exemption at his South Shore Chicago home.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
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.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
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Gina Decaprio Vercesi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
The sprawling kitchen was the heart of the old stone homestead, which in turn was the heart of Meredith Downs.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
Jackson also received a homestead exemption at his South Shore Chicago home.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
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.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homestead
Noun
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In late February, a landmark farmhouse came down on the southeast corner of the megasite.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The modern farmhouse-style spread in the San Fernando Valley community of Tarzana has five bedrooms and eight bathrooms in roughly 8,100 square feet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The commodities produced by slaves — sugar, tobacco, rum, and molasses — were shipped back to Europe, making vast amounts of money for British banks and the plantation owners in Georgia, the Carolinas, Virginia, and Maryland.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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The fire trend is linked to the proliferation of nonnative and highly flammable grasses, particularly on fallowed landscapes once used for sugar and pineapple plantations.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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The epicenter of it all is the manor, home to the town's founding father, John, and his wife, Ruth.—
Kim Hudson,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The party was taking place at Waley-Cohen's family home, a 17th-century manor in Oxfordshire.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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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
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Still, a list of all properties across the 2 miles were listed in the first grant award from the state in May 2022, noting at least some could be added to the farmland.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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As the Indian Land panhandle continues to fill in, transitioning once rural farmland into a bustling community, more new homes than ever are being approved in the middle and southern parts of the county.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Worth the detour to Campagnano Romano, this family-run spot features an ever-evolving menu sourced almost entirely from their on-site farm; if available, the tacos alla picchiapò are a must.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Los Angeles Dodgers’ farm system is getting a fresh look in 2026 with the debut of the Ontario Tower Buzzers.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Homestead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homestead. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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