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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
This 62%-off cotton quilt set is a sunny introduction to the brand and an easy way to integrate some of that homey charm into your space.
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Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Betty Flohr, who was skeptical of her husband’s project at first, is a longtime interior designer who added special touches throughout for a comfy, homey feel.
—Joe Marusak
april 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
The poet paused to smirk at the homey names on Clark’s maps—Rum River, Little Shallow River, Onion Creek.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Chicken pot pie is usually a homey dish, but this big-batch version has a supper club-worthy presentation.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
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Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Betty Flohr, who was skeptical of her husband’s project at first, is a longtime interior designer who added special touches throughout for a comfy, homey feel.
—Joe Marusak
april 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
The poet paused to smirk at the homey names on Clark’s maps—Rum River, Little Shallow River, Onion Creek.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Chicken pot pie is usually a homey dish, but this big-batch version has a supper club-worthy presentation.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homey
Adjective
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Potterheads across the globe will instantly recognize Harry’s not-so-homely house on Privet Drive, his cramped excuse of a bedroom and the endless disdain oozing from the young wizard’s unloving aunt and uncle, Petunia and Vernon Dursley.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Brunson scored eight points in his first 12 minutes and looked comfortable almost immediately.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The family documents describe comfortable lives and prosperous businesses blown apart by the war and the mounting Nazi menace.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the photos, Biles and Owens, 30, enjoyed a relaxing day by the pool.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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With a few upgrades, your own backyard becomes a relaxing oasis.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Every song hits with the same indistinguishable gush of pleasant pixels.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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For a quieter and just as pleasant alternative, October through December offers comfy temperatures and a highly enjoyable local’s vibe.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Aerating also leads to healthier lawns by creating an environment that is less hospitable to grubs.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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Repair bare spots in the lawn to make your yard less hospitable for ground-nesting bees.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 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 10 May. 2026.
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