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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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With pale, irregular surfaces dotted with black bits of char, the homely slabs aren’t much to look at, but the first bite packs a big smoky punch that only grows with each subsequent chew.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Conjure the homely, heart-warming elements of the season and take inspiration from nature with Taupe 03 Soho Roc House by Lick.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The comfortable four-way stretch fabric makes these feel like your favorite pair of yoga pants, while looking elegant and dressed to the nines.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Baggy Jean Looking for jeans that feel comfortable and look put-together?—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Try these for winter gatherings, special celebrations, or simply a relaxing break from the cold.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
5 Jan. 2026
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From navigation and communication to refrigeration and remote work, losing power on the road can quickly turn a relaxing trip into a stressful situation.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Fortunately, there's usually plenty of pleasant autumn days after the first frost to tackle the remaining fall gardening tasks at a more leisurely rate.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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Today the Moon in your sign is dancing with fair Venus creating pleasant feelings between you and everyone else.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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,
5 Nov. 2025
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The public radio system was not especially hospitable to experimental work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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 Jan. 2026.
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