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
What these shows all shared was a sense of the hearth as the staging ground for mild pranks and cute, low-stakes antics.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 1 June 2025
Scientists theorize that these pieces may have been brought inland to use in hearths or to collect oil by dripping or crushing.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2025
Saville learned how the position of a canvas between a window and a hearth had informed Rembrandt’s depiction of light, with the coldness of the daylight contrasting with the incandescent warmth of the fire.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
And a drink near a stone hearth is the perfect reward for the day’s exertion.
—Danielle Hallock, AFAR Media, 5 June 2025
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 1 June 2025
Scientists theorize that these pieces may have been brought inland to use in hearths or to collect oil by dripping or crushing.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2025
Saville learned how the position of a canvas between a window and a hearth had informed Rembrandt’s depiction of light, with the coldness of the daylight contrasting with the incandescent warmth of the fire.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
And a drink near a stone hearth is the perfect reward for the day’s exertion.
—Danielle Hallock, AFAR Media, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearth
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Take a look at what’s coming next Here are the highlights: Redevelopment plans: The new Sunset Place will consist of seven towers ranging from 12 to 33 stories, including 1,513 residences, a 287-room hotel and a 1,300-seat movie theater.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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As officers walked through the side yard toward the ADU, Kahn exited the structure and pointed a long gun at them before fleeing behind the residence, Joseph said.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
7 July 2025
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Brodeur’s project — which will create 48 dwelling units for veterans in Orlando — is definitely good news.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 July 2025
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The compact dwelling maximizes its limited footprint with space-saving design, though still had to make some compromises.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 June 2025
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And tonight, Combs will sleep in the Brooklyn cell that has been his abode since September 2024.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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His property portfolio span coast to coast and beyond, with homes valued at roughly $1.75 billion—everything from private islands to sprawling estates to sleek city abodes.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 July 2025
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The cat spooks, darting under a pile of debris that was once a house.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
12 July 2025
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Meanwhile, videos circulating on social media show a house being swept up in the surge in Ruidoso as rushing waters tore through previously burn-scarred terrain from wildfires.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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The color palette is bold, the marble is patterned, and the restaurant is located on the roof for panoramic views of the island.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The indoor restaurant at La Terrasse – set under a retractable roof with seating for up to 60 – is equally charming.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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In December, Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, who was convicted on tax evasion and federal gun charges; commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 people on home confinement; and pardoned 39 people who were convicted of nonviolent crimes.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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Carolina’s Johns & Roscoe blanked their opponents in Men’s, but Atlanta easily won both Mixed ties to move on and send Ben Johns home winless.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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There were also five lodging rooms and a servants’ quarters for hire.—
James Dodson
July 7,
Literary Hub,
7 July 2025
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The Rooms Bitter End Yacht Club has three types of on-land lodging: Beach Bungalows, Marina Lofts, and Marina House rooms.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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The Blues get a favorable semifinal matchup vs. Fluminense (which is currently in sixth place after a 6-2-3 start to the 2025 Brazilian Serie A campaign).—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Store it in a cool, dry place when not in use and keep it out of the sun.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 July 2025
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“Hearth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearth. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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