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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
Seating and infotainment systems are other major ways cars are becoming homier.
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Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Lighter wood, lots of plants, homey and elegant.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
From homey taverns to colonial inns, the region's historic restaurants offer dining experiences loaded with 200–300 years of local history.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 1 Mar. 2026
The material is almost grainy, giving the print a homey aesthetic that will fit right in with farmhouse style interiors.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2026
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Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Lighter wood, lots of plants, homey and elegant.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
From homey taverns to colonial inns, the region's historic restaurants offer dining experiences loaded with 200–300 years of local history.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 1 Mar. 2026
The material is almost grainy, giving the print a homey aesthetic that will fit right in with farmhouse style interiors.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homey
Adjective
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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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There’s a touch of homely comfort, with a bespoke kitchen flowing into a cosy dining alcove—perfect for breakfasts or candlelit meals in.—
Katharine Sohn,
Architectural Digest,
19 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Having the benefit of two first-round picks could end up jolting the pass rush toward a more comfortable look in Week 1 of the season.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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Black skinny jeans should fit snug but comfortable without excessive wrinkling at the ankle.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Designed for both entertaining and relaxing, Contigo offers multiple indoor and outdoor lounge spaces across her decks.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2026
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Taking public transportation to work can be a relaxing and pleasant experience if the options are clean, reliable, and safe.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Are not random acts of rhyming gone wrong still more pleasant than thinking about squealing war-babies, the wrecking ball that is the last week of a Florida legislative session or the AI Apocalypse which should be here (checks watch) very soon?—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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The fireplace, stone walls, and ambient lighting, paired with hand-cut steaks, homemade desserts, and Virginia wine pairings, lull diners into a pleasant reverie.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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People who hear about HAARP today do so in an information environment that is extremely hospitable to paranoia.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2026
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Thus, the wrecking ball came for the Purple Passion Pit and the rest of the complex, a monument to a fading but wonderfully hospitable era of Chicago entertainment and local entrepreneurship.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 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 19 Mar. 2026.
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