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the city or town where you were born or grew up
She returned to her hometown to stay after college.
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Recent Examples of hometown
From the rickhouse to the relay, Heaven Hill’s Championship Barrel Rolling Team carries forward a proud Kentucky tradition of strength, skill, and hometown pride.
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Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Simoncic will be laid to rest in a private service in Parsons, Kansas, near his hometown of Galesburg.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
This weekend, the Grammy-winning superstar returns to her hometown of New York City for two shows at Madison Square Garden.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
It is expected that CM Punk will address the situation on this week's episode of Friday Night SmackDown in his hometown of Chicago.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Simoncic will be laid to rest in a private service in Parsons, Kansas, near his hometown of Galesburg.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
This weekend, the Grammy-winning superstar returns to her hometown of New York City for two shows at Madison Square Garden.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
It is expected that CM Punk will address the situation on this week's episode of Friday Night SmackDown in his hometown of Chicago.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hometown
Noun
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Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appealed for foreign fighters to join his country’s International Legion, which supplements the army’s ranks to counter Russia’s incursion.—
Rebecca Johns,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Dryden also represented his country several times, most notably helping Team Canada defeat the Soviet Union in the 1972 Summit Series.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This guide will give you the full scoop on when and how often to test soil, and provide soil testing tips for home and lab-based testing.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Many of these homes come equipped with enough amenities to comfortably live in, along with additional perks like outfitted bathrooms, solar panels, and outdoor spaces.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Hometown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hometown. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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