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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
The goal is to make the White House feel like home -- or as homey as a 132-room mansion that is also a living museum of American history -- can feel.
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Karen Travers, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2025
Like this homey twist on chicken noodle soup, featuring fall-apart kabocha squash and a big scoop of miso.
—Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025
Expect homey touches like wood accents, owl motifs, and mountain kitsch in a modern package.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2025
More than 120 experts have donated over 950 hours to help people with concerns – questions about whether and where to rebuild, tips on best practices for building future homes and how to make temporary housing feel homier without spending a lot, said CEO Leo Seigal.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
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Karen Travers, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2025
Like this homey twist on chicken noodle soup, featuring fall-apart kabocha squash and a big scoop of miso.
—Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025
Expect homey touches like wood accents, owl motifs, and mountain kitsch in a modern package.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2025
More than 120 experts have donated over 950 hours to help people with concerns – questions about whether and where to rebuild, tips on best practices for building future homes and how to make temporary housing feel homier without spending a lot, said CEO Leo Seigal.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homey
Adjective
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There is no fruit more poetic than the homely apple: Horticulturally, an apple is a kind of pome.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Here too, a bench with drawers (like the one seen here from Reform) provides a practical and homely solution. 7.—
Katharina Schwarze,
Architectural Digest,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And there is no room to get comfortable with St. John’s waiting next.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 2025
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By offering popular menu items and creating an inviting atmosphere, the community aims to reenergize the area and create a vibrant environment where people feel comfortable and engaged.—
Melody Winston,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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February 9, 1893: With pure, vigorous blood coursing through the veins and animating every fiber of the body, cold weather is not only endurance but pleasant and agreeable.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Create a pleasant silhouette by accentuating the waist and tailoring the midriff.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the Baltimore around him doesn’t feel that hospitable anymore anyway.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2025
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The weather will be more hospitable than last week’s game against the Houston Texans.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Our space is down to earth, cozy, homelike and comfortable.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes,
5 Nov. 2021
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The banners hang in the pod common area, which Ms. Tong has made more homelike with huge, plastic rocking chairs, live plants, and a miniature fish tank with blue and red betta fish.—
Francine Kiefer,
The Christian Science Monitor,
18 May 2021
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“Homey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homey. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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