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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 mainstays of Salvi cooking feel reenergized here, even a dish as homey and familiar as sopa de res.
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Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
The mood is homey and in tune with Burberry’s strategy of celebrating Britain and spotlighting some of its most famous names.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2025
But Tesoro Mexican, a very homey little breakfast and lunch restaurant known for chilaquiles, is crowded daily and has up to an hour’s waiting time on weekends.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2025
The menus are reassuringly written only in French, and the homey, low-key cooking is treated as an art form.
—airmail.news, 28 Dec. 2024
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Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
The mood is homey and in tune with Burberry’s strategy of celebrating Britain and spotlighting some of its most famous names.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2025
But Tesoro Mexican, a very homey little breakfast and lunch restaurant known for chilaquiles, is crowded daily and has up to an hour’s waiting time on weekends.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2025
The menus are reassuringly written only in French, and the homey, low-key cooking is treated as an art form.
—airmail.news, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homey
Adjective
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The Athletic’s score: 161 Auckland City’s homely Kiwitea Street stadium (Phil Walter/Getty Images) 31.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
11 June 2025
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Whether that is fair or not, the move was certainly a long way from the early-career Meghan who raged against the homely image of women in the kitchen of the Ivory Clear commercial.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Dress comfortably: Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing to stay comfortable.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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Martha Stewart Bedford Wicker Chaise Lounge Chair Lounging poolside is even sweeter when your pool lounger is actually comfortable.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Like, so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Like so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Warm and deeply hospitable, with some of the best food in the world and a flourishing art and design scene, the country's capital is a great place to visit any time.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
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Most people think of Madison as the Wisconsin city most hospitable to cyclists but the state’s largest city is making strides.—
Jessica Van Egeren,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Once a residence and the island’s largest private estate, accommodations here feel homelike yet with an elevated flair.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Think About Comfort Always design a space that feels warm, luxurious or homelike, because comfort sparks confidence and creativity.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Homey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homey. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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