as in residence
the place where one lives
all were welcome, friends and strangers alike, to their humble hearth
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Recent Examples of hearth
But proposing alternatives must speak to the powerful personal and cultural sense of home and hearth that has pushed at least three generations of Americans to aspire and form their lives around a financial instrument that does not necessarily benefit their long terms aspirations.
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Roger Valdez, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The four-story colonial has four fireplaces (one with a stone hearth) and, lest the power fail, a whole-house generator to keep things humming.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
As Anderson says, the hearth of the house was the hub for life in the Middle Ages.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
Warm and toasty, thanks to a roaring hearth and an atmosphere that’s as cozy as dining with your coolest friends (but with way better food).
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Roger Valdez, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The four-story colonial has four fireplaces (one with a stone hearth) and, lest the power fail, a whole-house generator to keep things humming.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
As Anderson says, the hearth of the house was the hub for life in the Middle Ages.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
Warm and toasty, thanks to a roaring hearth and an atmosphere that’s as cozy as dining with your coolest friends (but with way better food).
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearth
Noun
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Shapiro and his family had been sleeping in a different part of the residence, police said.—
Time,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
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Residency And Citizenship Opportunities The Cayman Islands offers residence through investment in real estate.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In September, during Hurricane Helene, the French Broad River surged into commercial corridors in Asheville, North Carolina, wiping out restaurants, breweries, stores, and dwellings.—
Nikil Saval,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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The bivouac is just a temporary perch where hundreds of bees will swarm to and cluster as scout bees look for a new permanent dwelling.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2025
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The seven-bedroom, 11-bath abode is a new build from Surround Architecture and builder Tom Stanko.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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Keep in mind, however, that this is the starting price, and serious buyers will likely settle on a higher number to make this 400-square-foot abode the house of their loftiest dreams.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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Siba said the security forces inspected the document, searched the house for weapons and, finding none, told the family to remain inside.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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There was the infamous time McMahon punished Triple H for hugging Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, and Shawn Michaels in the center of the ring at a house show, breaking kayfabe when this was something wrestlers didn't do.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Dominican Republic National Police confirmed 79 people were killed as a result of the roof collapse as of Tuesday night.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The death toll from Tuesday (April 8) roof collapse at the Jet Set club in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic has climbed to more than 113 people.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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According to the lawsuit, the leak caused gas to seep into nearby homes and businesses unchecked through the air and top soil — including the Cunningham home a block away — for more than 3 1/2 hours.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2025
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More than half a dozen tornadoes have been confirmed, including one in Marshall County, Oklahoma, that left two homes completely destroyed and damaged about 20 others.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Two pieces of hotel and lodging guidance were pulled back.—
Kenya Hunter,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Weekday travelers can expect better rates on lodging, more availability, and their pick of ocean-view suites or cozy cliffside cottages.—
Cliff Lewis,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Lesotho Communications Authority said the license would be in place for 10 years.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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Rory McIlroy turned another major collapse into his grandest moment of all, hitting a wedge into 3 feet for birdie in a sudden-death playoff Sunday to finally win the Masters and take his place in golf history as the sixth player to claim the career Grand Slam.—
Time,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Hearth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearth. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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