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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
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Enter this breathable maxi dress, which is comfortable and functional enough to run errands in, while still being stylish enough for hosting brunch or packing for a beach vacation.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2026
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Likely starters Nico O’Reilly or Lewis Hall are both offensive options, comfortable in the opposition’s final third.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Chena Hot Springs Resort, Fairbanks, Alaska For a relaxing dip, Chena Hot Springs Resort in Fairbanks, Alaska, has a hot spring-fed lake that stays around 106 degrees year-round.—
Talia Avakian,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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There’s the relaxing and meditative Cinq Mondes & Vinésime Spa, cooking classes, a gym, tennis, padel and pickleball courts, yoga and Pilates classes, fishing, vineyard safaris, sommelier master classes, seasonal truffle hunting and more.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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But as the evidence mounts, scientists continue to puzzle over the pleasant surprise—how are vaccines that target specific pathogens inadvertently shielding our minds from deterioration?—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Last year, against the Minnesota Frost, was a bit more of a pleasant surprise after a one-goal regular season campaign by Leslie, who spent two seasons between Toronto and Ottawa as a useful depth player.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Over time, this will make your garden and lawn less hospitable to mushrooms and less likely to sprout.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
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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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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 17 May. 2026.
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