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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
Subsequent generations of the same family have operated it, maintaining a homey, intimate feeling.
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Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The company, which has become known for its homey aesthetic and assortment of fruit spreads, herbal teas and baking mixes, shared a black-and-white photo of the duchess wearing a sun dress and wide-brimmed hat alongside its celebratory message.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
There is something homey and close and old-timey about it all.
—Jack Fowler, National Review, 4 July 2025
Marble-style wall paneling and soft-touch felt combine to embellish the homey ambiance.
—New Atlas, 21 June 2025
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Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The company, which has become known for its homey aesthetic and assortment of fruit spreads, herbal teas and baking mixes, shared a black-and-white photo of the duchess wearing a sun dress and wide-brimmed hat alongside its celebratory message.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
There is something homey and close and old-timey about it all.
—Jack Fowler, National Review, 4 July 2025
Marble-style wall paneling and soft-touch felt combine to embellish the homey ambiance.
—New Atlas, 21 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for homey
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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Pari Pari is the brainchild of Benjamin Chemouny, Hugo Dayan and Edouard Benitah, who aimed to create an atmosphere that was elegant and yet also comfortable, a place for a quick lunch or a lengthier dinner with 25 counter seats — and a lot of ambition.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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The journey is comfortable, with reserved seats, onboard restrooms, and no worries about parking or crowded overlooks.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The researchers hypothesized that soft music has a relaxing effect, relieving the tension that makes carsickness worse, and joyful music might serve as distraction, activating the brain's reward systems.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Sep. 2025
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The ground-floor Felice al Gabrielli Restaurant, K Lounge Bar, and 6,458-square-foot garden flow together to form ample space for dining and relaxing.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Sinner had left the court for a medical timeout after losing the second set, and was sweating heavily from the first set onward on a pleasant 77-degree evening.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The fact that people actually read it — that now, TFD is a fully-fledged media company with a staff of eight and a monthly audience of over 3 million women — came as a pleasant surprise.—
Chelsea Fagan,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The practice also offers a calm, welcoming environment where doctors have time to be hospitable, offering patients coffee and snacks.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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La Masa has earned a reputation for outstanding food, a warm and hospitable guest experience, and a menu that appeals to a wide range of palates and dietary preferences.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 2025.
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