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Recent Examples of homestead
Once a vast homestead encompassing thousands of acres, the land was long regarded as a hunting destination before evolving into today’s multiuse ranch.
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David Caraccio
march 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
One of his final projects in the legislature was expanding a full homestead exemption to the surviving spouses of certain veterans.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
Influenced by the rising popularity of the modern homestead movement, the hue complements the evolving cottage aesthetic that embraces a variety of natural materials.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Lowering that number may reduce future increases once the cap resets or if a property loses homestead status.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
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David Caraccio
march 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
One of his final projects in the legislature was expanding a full homestead exemption to the surviving spouses of certain veterans.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
Influenced by the rising popularity of the modern homestead movement, the hue complements the evolving cottage aesthetic that embraces a variety of natural materials.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Lowering that number may reduce future increases once the cap resets or if a property loses homestead status.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homestead
Noun
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The interior is inspired by the main farmhouse on her Bedford property, known as The Winter House, where Martha resides.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
16 Mar. 2026
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The kitchen of this single-story home features stainless appliances, quartz countertops and an oversized farmhouse sink.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Hundreds of thousands of acres, including many former rice plantations, have been conserved in the area between Beaufort and Charleston, and marshes there stretch out like coastal prairies.—
Thad Moore,
AJC.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Enslaved women passed messages between plantations.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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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In the Delta, too, a white minority has held most of the wealth and farmland.—
Boyce Upholt,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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The irony should be noticed that EQIP, a program with the purpose of bringing conservation into farming, is now being used to fund forms of technology powered by data centers that drain our water, cause air pollution, and gobble up farmland.—
Anthony Pahnke,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These professionals are responsible for advising farms and agribusinesses on eco-friendly practices.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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The rustic villas deliver the full jungle fantasy, while the breezy restaurant deals in excellent Lao staples—try the or lam stew and the nam jim jaew chili relish—with straight-from-the-farm ingredients.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Homestead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homestead. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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