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also homy
as in homely
chiefly US
comfortable or familiar like home
a homey restaurant with a warm fireplace a homey atmosphere
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Recent Examples of homey
The unit, estimated at around 500 square feet, feels homey and is situated in the garden of a classic Spanish home occupied by her landlord.
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Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
So, why not bring that homey feeling to your wedding weekend?
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
Needy Venus snubs Jupiter, activating your homey 4th house and your idealistic 9th house.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
At the new Reading Road location, set to open this summer, the nonprofit will continue to provide residential and outpatient treatments, but in a space that matches its intention to create a homey, warm atmosphere, the center's president and CEO JB Boothe said.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2026
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Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
So, why not bring that homey feeling to your wedding weekend?
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
Needy Venus snubs Jupiter, activating your homey 4th house and your idealistic 9th house.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
At the new Reading Road location, set to open this summer, the nonprofit will continue to provide residential and outpatient treatments, but in a space that matches its intention to create a homey, warm atmosphere, the center's president and CEO JB Boothe said.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homey
Adjective
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Unlike many of the birds that Helen and Allan Cruickshank found in the Everglades, the storks had not been decimated by plume hunters decades before because the homely bird’s feathers weren’t prized for ladies' hats.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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There’s a touch of homely comfort, with a bespoke kitchen flowing into a cosy dining alcove—perfect for breakfasts or candlelit meals in.—
Katharine Sohn,
Architectural Digest,
19 Dec. 2025
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Expect countless laps around the 45-meter saltwater stretch, always heated to a comfortable temperature and lined with more loungers than hotel guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Featuring a vibrant color palette, Palmer’s collection with Fabletics includes 17 pieces with the PowerHold proprietary fabric designed with maximum compression for a comfortable fit and function.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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After a long, illustrious investing career, others would enjoy a relaxing retirement, but Jim is devoted to giving back to his Club Members.—
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CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Ahead are 12 items to never bring on a flight, along with smart swaps that will make your next trip smoother, easier, and far more relaxing.—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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Dry, pleasant weather returns over the weekend for Valentine's Day, with high temperatures in the mid-to-upper 70s, light winds and mostly sunny skies.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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If this feels outside of your comfort zone, opt for a simple, pleasant one-line opening.—
Outside,
Outside,
13 Feb. 2026
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As hospitable as the whole Slagsvol family is, the episode really revolves around Austen and Salley and Craig and Charley, like some Dollar Store version of Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Feb. 2026
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Notably, young calves have thinner blubber and more limited thermal insulation than adults, which makes warmer breeding areas much more hospitable than the frigid Arctic seas.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Adding to the comfortable homelike vibe, almost 100% of the ingredients used in the menu, including naturally leavened breads, cheeses, charcuterie, chocolate, ice cream, pasta, and condiments are produced in-house.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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But the intended fix, local homelike centers, hasn't filled the void.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Homey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homey. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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