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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
Lighter wood, lots of plants, homey and elegant.
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Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
From homey taverns to colonial inns, the region's historic restaurants offer dining experiences loaded with 200–300 years of local history.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 1 Mar. 2026
The material is almost grainy, giving the print a homey aesthetic that will fit right in with farmhouse style interiors.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2026
They’re played by a welcome and homey set of theater veterans, Mary Beth Peil and Peter Maloney (on his father’s Christian side of the family) and Caroline Aaron and Chip Zien (on his mother’s Jewish side).
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2026
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Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
From homey taverns to colonial inns, the region's historic restaurants offer dining experiences loaded with 200–300 years of local history.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 1 Mar. 2026
The material is almost grainy, giving the print a homey aesthetic that will fit right in with farmhouse style interiors.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2026
They’re played by a welcome and homey set of theater veterans, Mary Beth Peil and Peter Maloney (on his father’s Christian side of the family) and Caroline Aaron and Chip Zien (on his mother’s Jewish side).
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 25 Feb. 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
Adjective
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There are 38 one-bedroom forest bungalows, ranging from cozy and comfortable to spacious and grandiose.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Fiscal buffers Fiscal stimulus and subsidies could cushion some of the inflationary impact and relatively benign price pressures heading into 2026, providing a relatively comfortable starting point.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If horseback riding and hiking aren't really your thing, opt to spend your mornings practicing yoga or gliding along the zip-line course before booking a relaxing treatment at the full-service spa.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
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After a day of perfecting your pop-ups, take a soothing dip in the property’s infinity pool, set amidst lush greens for a truly relaxing scene.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The two kids were watching their parents text on their phones instead of socializing with each other and making pleasant conversation.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Chardonnay from Burgundy has a typical bouquet of wet river rock, crushed oyster shells, and sometimes a pleasant note of petrol that hits you before going deeper to assess the fruit aromas.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Thus, the wrecking ball came for the Purple Passion Pit and the rest of the complex, a monument to a fading but wonderfully hospitable era of Chicago entertainment and local entrepreneurship.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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The level of care feels more like staying at an overly hospitable close friend’s home than a hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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 9 Mar. 2026.
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