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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
Learning to play a new game with a doting mother checking in gave Hali a sense of tender, homey comfort.
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Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
The decorative signs and flower boxes give the chicken abode a homey feel.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 10 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
Lower lighting gives the space a more homey feel, something the students requested.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
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Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
The decorative signs and flower boxes give the chicken abode a homey feel.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 10 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
Lower lighting gives the space a more homey feel, something the students requested.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 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
Adjective
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Want to know my secret for staying comfortable on long travel days?—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Roomier ships offer plenty of deck space, comfortable cabins, and stability on the sea.—
Jane Woolridge,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 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
Adjective
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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
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 22 May. 2026.
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