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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
Marble-style wall paneling and soft-touch felt combine to embellish the homey ambiance.
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New Atlas, 21 June 2025
The stay is homey, cultural, luxurious, and fully all-inclusive—food, drinks, and activities.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The unpretentious, homey atmosphere is immediately inviting.
—Danielle Hallock, AFAR Media, 5 June 2025
The retro coffee shop Marumo is filled with Mingei pieces, including its homey dark wood furniture.
—Matt Alt, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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New Atlas, 21 June 2025
The stay is homey, cultural, luxurious, and fully all-inclusive—food, drinks, and activities.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The unpretentious, homey atmosphere is immediately inviting.
—Danielle Hallock, AFAR Media, 5 June 2025
The retro coffee shop Marumo is filled with Mingei pieces, including its homey dark wood furniture.
—Matt Alt, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homey
Adjective
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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
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The Athletic’s score: 161 Auckland City’s homely Kiwitea Street stadium (Phil Walter/Getty Images) 31.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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While a computer science degree can help, what matters most is being comfortable with large language models, natural language processing, and basic programming.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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He’s never sounded more confident or comfortable, a thrilling promise of what’s to come from him in the future.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Many people find coriander seeds to have a pleasant, almost sweet taste.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
5 Aug. 2025
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Think wild strawberries and mineral lift with just enough texture to add a pleasant element of complexity, something not often found in entry-level rosé.—
Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The staff is highly hospitable on and off the greens.—
Katie Sweeney,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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And rats, definitely a group that shouldn’t find our neighborhoods hospitable.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Once a residence and the island’s largest private estate, accommodations here feel homelike yet with an elevated flair.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Think About Comfort Always design a space that feels warm, luxurious or homelike, because comfort sparks confidence and creativity.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Homey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homey. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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