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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
At the moment, interior-decorating the SoHo shop, he feels caught between the goal of homey Mediterranean taste and the imperatives of a high-functioning retail space.
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Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
Reinvent The Guest Quarters Plush lounge chairs, deep ottomans, and a pair of beds make this upstairs nook a homey retreat for visitors of all ages.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2024
Little Italy San Jose’s annual street festival returns Sunday, Oct. 6, with a huge lineup of Italian food, from homey specialties to restaurant favorites, plus 150 Italian cars, live entertainment, wine booths and dozens of food and crafts vendors in the historic district.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024
The Minnesota governor is all homey charm, polished by years of experience in politics.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
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Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
Reinvent The Guest Quarters Plush lounge chairs, deep ottomans, and a pair of beds make this upstairs nook a homey retreat for visitors of all ages.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2024
Little Italy San Jose’s annual street festival returns Sunday, Oct. 6, with a huge lineup of Italian food, from homey specialties to restaurant favorites, plus 150 Italian cars, live entertainment, wine booths and dozens of food and crafts vendors in the historic district.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024
The Minnesota governor is all homey charm, polished by years of experience in politics.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homey
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Like that terrible, homely, orange curly-haired nurse, with orange polyester and bad glasses.Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2024
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The homely atmosphere is complemented by genuinely warm service, making guests feel more like visiting friends than restaurant patrons.Lela London, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
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Underfoot, the flexible sole provides unobtrusive support and a stable, comfortable platform without drawing attention to itself.The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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Seating is comfortable for five adults, with the experience provided by synthetic leather upholstery in lower trims, Genuine leather and Nappa leather in upper trims.James Raia, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Both the characters and the audience quickly understand that this is not going to be a simple task nor a pleasant journey.Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The stepmom shared her story of pursuing a peaceful, pleasant holiday on Reddit Comments A stepmom is caught in the middle of an awkward holiday dynamic.Angela Andaloro, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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As new people are sewn into the quilt of New Orleans—like the immigrants from Latin America who have helped pull the city back together since 2006—the most generous and hospitable traditions of New Orleans are passed on to a new generation.Joshua Carlucci, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2024
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As its name suggests, copper IUDs include copper, a material that makes the uterus a less hospitable place for sperm.Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
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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 28 Nov. 2024.
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