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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
Channeling praline candy, this homey cake is all caramel sweetness and toasted, nutty crunch.
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Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 May 2026
This layer-free tamale pie makes a homey, comforting meal packed with a filling of ground beef, cornmeal, tomato sauce, and corn that gets finished with a layer of gooey cheese.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Learning to play a new game with a doting mother checking in gave Hali a sense of tender, homey comfort.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
Built in 2002, the main house is a grand offering that maintains a homey feel throughout, thanks to the natural materials and dark wood accents.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
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Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 May 2026
This layer-free tamale pie makes a homey, comforting meal packed with a filling of ground beef, cornmeal, tomato sauce, and corn that gets finished with a layer of gooey cheese.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Learning to play a new game with a doting mother checking in gave Hali a sense of tender, homey comfort.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
Built in 2002, the main house is a grand offering that maintains a homey feel throughout, thanks to the natural materials and dark wood accents.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homey
Adjective
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L'Apogée Courchevel L'Apogée Courchevel L'Apogée Courchevel L'Apogée Courchevel This 55-room Oetker Hotel atop the former Olympic ski jump was collaboratively designed by India Madhavi and Joseph Durand, a charming fairytale cottage of cozy corners and homely touches.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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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
Adjective
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In most other key races, incumbents maintained comfortable leads from Friday’s update, enough to avoid a rematch in November.—
Reeti Malhotra
June 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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These shoes help young players feel comfortable on the court and improve their game.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Scape Park has exciting outdoor activities and points of interests to explore, such as zip lines, cenotes, and caverns, while El Dorado Water Park is the epitome of aquatic fun with more than 20 attractions, from high-speed slides to a relaxing wave pool, ideal for the whole family.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Long flights feel noticeably more relaxing with somewhere to prop up tired feet.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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And then the 1970s British folk rock gives way to a less pleasant auditory landscape, as the hum appears, bringing on headaches and nosebleeds and affecting her concentration and mood, her work and family.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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There's the pleasant experience of interacting with them.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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There are ways to make your landscape safe and more hospitable for pollinators.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
8 June 2026
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Grist recently reported that climate change is making oceans more hospitable to Vibrio.—
Eva Flowe
June 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 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 14 Jun. 2026.
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