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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
Mama's is my favorite way to start my morning, both for its homey breakfast food and its communal, colorful vibe.
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Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
Best Decor Wayfair Cyber Monday Deals Add seasonal touches and year-round homey upgrades with Wayfair’s decor deals.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Housed inside a replica of the historic Wallis Hotel, the Grapevine location offers multiple tasting areas, shareable bites, and themed wine events throughout the year with a setting that feels equal parts historic and homey.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025
Speaking of proposals, this classic soup is polished enough to serve at a wedding, but homey enough for a weeknight.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025
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Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
Best Decor Wayfair Cyber Monday Deals Add seasonal touches and year-round homey upgrades with Wayfair’s decor deals.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Housed inside a replica of the historic Wallis Hotel, the Grapevine location offers multiple tasting areas, shareable bites, and themed wine events throughout the year with a setting that feels equal parts historic and homey.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025
Speaking of proposals, this classic soup is polished enough to serve at a wedding, but homey enough for a weeknight.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homey
Adjective
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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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That it might be called a ‘doorstop’ is the kind of homely, conventional joke that would be more likely to amuse, rather than offend, Heaney’s many-minded imagination.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Financial reality is often presented as comfortable in an Instagram post, or a quick tweet where the reality of the artist is the commodity being sold.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Bodycons are in, and my picks include an under-$35 maxi bodycon dress that’s comfortable and on-trend.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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At its best, a living room is a relaxing, comfortable space for rest and recharging.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2026
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Looking for a relaxing way to escape the winter blues?—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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To my pleasant surprise, that wasn’t the case with the Promachine 3 115 W.—
Jenny Wiegand,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
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By Tuesday morning, low temperatures will fall into the low 60s, and high temperatures will be pleasant in the low 70s.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In short, countries bolstered by strong infrastructure, skilled labor and stable long-term policies are better positioned to attract investment as businesses seek more hospitable climes, the UNCTAD said.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Jan. 2026
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From curious critters to temperature fluctuations, the conditions in a garden shed aren't always hospitable for your back-stock items.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2026.
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