as in residence
the place where one lives
welcome to my humble abode
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Recent Examples of abode
The Lowcountry city is one of the most popular destinations in the southeast, and its vacation rental scene comprises a wide swath of housing, from sprawling waterfront abodes to impressive, multi-story homes dating back to the 1800s (like the Whilden House).
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2025
That six-bedroom, eight-bathroom abode — which sits just across the street from daughter Kim's family home was reportedly purchased by Katharina Harf — the daughter of Coty, Inc. CEO Peter Harf, whose beauty company acquired Kylie Cosmetics for $600 million in 2019.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
The moon shone so bright on my foreign abode,
Revealing the need for my assets’ full load.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Kelly Clarkson Home Miranda Bar Cart This bar cart from Kelly Clarkson’s collection is another way to easily add an elegant statement piece to your humble abode.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2025
That six-bedroom, eight-bathroom abode — which sits just across the street from daughter Kim's family home was reportedly purchased by Katharina Harf — the daughter of Coty, Inc. CEO Peter Harf, whose beauty company acquired Kylie Cosmetics for $600 million in 2019.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
The moon shone so bright on my foreign abode,
Revealing the need for my assets’ full load.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Kelly Clarkson Home Miranda Bar Cart This bar cart from Kelly Clarkson’s collection is another way to easily add an elegant statement piece to your humble abode.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abode
Noun
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As OpenAI’s first artist in residence, Reben worked extensively with beta AI technologies for making art.—
Natalie Kainz,
NBC News,
26 Feb. 2025
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The result is a space that feels both classic and fresh, with cutting-edge amenities and plenty of vintage detailing that reflect the residence’s circa 19th-century roots.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2025
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Densification—constructing multifamily units, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and mixed-use developments—maximizes land use.—
Seth Gellis,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Current policies that could be a template for regulatory revamping, according to the report: the state’s bolstering of accessory dwelling units, electric vehicle charging stations and certain environmental restoration projects.—
CalMatters,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
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After the Todd years, the house also served as a brothel, grocery store, and storage unit.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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Homeowners would lose their homestead exemptions, and they would be hit with massive tax bills every time a house is sold.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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Bobby Meyers, the longtime independent film executive and co-founder of the American Film Market, died Sunday at his home in Wyckoff, New Jersey, a spokesperson for the Independent Film & Television Alliance announced.—
Mike Barnes,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Mar. 2025
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On the exterior, the home features wood shake roofing / shingles.—
Bay Area Home Report,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
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After Barnett parked, Johnson allegedly approached him and shot him point-blank, with the bullet lodging in Barnett’s car.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
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Video footage at the post’s end showed the couple arriving at their lodgings with their family members already there and assembled to celebrate their engagement.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
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The ballpark design would see a seating capacity of 32,000 with a clear, retractable roof, allowing the facility to be used year round and ensure walk-up and guaranteed games, especially in the spring and early fall when Portland can see wetter weather.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Scanner reports also said a part of a warehouse structure collapsed in the 2500 block of Texas 121 in Lewisville, and roof damage was reported at a warehouse in the 900 block of South Airport Drive in McKinney.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2025
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Hell breaks loose when one of the Mickeys is presumed dead and a replacement duplicate tries to take his place.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2025
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At the time, Honest Tea was packaged in a 16.9 ounce bottle (500 ml), which meant our Honey Green tea, which had 70 calories, was going to be banned while a 200-calorie Snapple Peach Tea in a 16 ounce bottle would keep its place on the shelf.—
Seth Goldman,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Abode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abode. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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