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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
Mama's is my favorite way to start my morning, both for its homey breakfast food and its communal, colorful vibe.
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Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
Best Decor Wayfair Cyber Monday Deals Add seasonal touches and year-round homey upgrades with Wayfair’s decor deals.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Housed inside a replica of the historic Wallis Hotel, the Grapevine location offers multiple tasting areas, shareable bites, and themed wine events throughout the year with a setting that feels equal parts historic and homey.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025
Speaking of proposals, this classic soup is polished enough to serve at a wedding, but homey enough for a weeknight.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025
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Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
Best Decor Wayfair Cyber Monday Deals Add seasonal touches and year-round homey upgrades with Wayfair’s decor deals.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Housed inside a replica of the historic Wallis Hotel, the Grapevine location offers multiple tasting areas, shareable bites, and themed wine events throughout the year with a setting that feels equal parts historic and homey.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025
Speaking of proposals, this classic soup is polished enough to serve at a wedding, but homey enough for a weeknight.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homey
Adjective
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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
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That it might be called a ‘doorstop’ is the kind of homely, conventional joke that would be more likely to amuse, rather than offend, Heaney’s many-minded imagination.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The dress is also extremely comfortable, its knit fabric stretching discreetly to accentuate my silhouette.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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Shop more cute, comfortable, and inexpensive AllSwifit styles, below.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Sue Glass Redondo Beach Hope everyone had a nice relaxing offseason.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Onboard/Offboard is a series that explores the can't-miss highlights of our favorite cruises—from the shore excursions to book to the spa treatments too relaxing to pass up.—
Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Tuesday is shaping-up to be the nicest weather day this week and possibly the most pleasant day for a while.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The wonders of Arenal can be enjoyed year-round, but the weather is significantly more pleasant in the dry season, which typically runs from December to April.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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From curious critters to temperature fluctuations, the conditions in a garden shed aren't always hospitable for your back-stock items.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 Jan. 2026
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Determined to cast a wider net in humanity's search for sustenance, a group of NASA scientists travel to space to investigate three planets that could potentially prove hospitable for humans.—
Ilana Gordon,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Dec. 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 17 Jan. 2026.
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