as in abode
the place where one lives
after years abroad, the eldest son returned to the family hearthstone, the old house in Philadelphia
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Recent Examples of hearthstone
Above the hearth is a photograph of Harriet Jacobs, seated in a large gothic Victorian parlor chair boasting a slight upturned grin, welcoming us to her very own hearthstone.
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Colony Little, ARTnews.com, 25 July 2024
The unique person, understood only in the context of loving relationship and apart from any ideological status, is the real heart and hearthstone of human life.
—Cameron Hilditch, National Review, 18 Dec. 2020
That home became the hearthstone of both family and friends with Connie always at the core of every event.
—sun-sentinel.com, 10 Dec. 2019
Mr. Ulman took on the renovation of the home himself, and was surprised to find a treasure trove of artifacts underneath the hearthstone of the fireplace.
—Ronnie Koenig, New York Times, 12 May 2017
Colony Little, ARTnews.com, 25 July 2024
The unique person, understood only in the context of loving relationship and apart from any ideological status, is the real heart and hearthstone of human life.
—Cameron Hilditch, National Review, 18 Dec. 2020
That home became the hearthstone of both family and friends with Connie always at the core of every event.
—sun-sentinel.com, 10 Dec. 2019
Mr. Ulman took on the renovation of the home himself, and was surprised to find a treasure trove of artifacts underneath the hearthstone of the fireplace.
—Ronnie Koenig, New York Times, 12 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearthstone
Noun
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Tucked away along Eucalyptus Hill Road, the abode is at once moody and modern.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
18 July 2025
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Property records show that the famous abode was listed in 2013 before closing in 2016 for $3.75 million.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Open-concept layouts, expansive kitchen islands, large windows, and natural light throughout give each residence a refined, contemporary feel.—
Bates Homes,
Idaho Statesman,
20 July 2025
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With so many towns and neighborhoods, from downtown to the coast and inland, and residences from single-family homes to condos and townhouses, most people who choose San Diego can find a place to meet their needs.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
Noun
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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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At the same time, there was a 5% uptick in accessory dwelling units and rental units to 62% of responses from 2024 to 2025.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The new ordinance created conflicts among council members − some arguing for more restrictions on developing the accessory dwelling units, or ADUs.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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The mother and daughter couldn’t swim, and the family waited out the storm in their home as the waters flooded — but didn’t dislodge — their house.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Federal grant funding had been earmarked for the factory, but the money was taken back before any houses were produced.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Vacation plans for thousands of tourists were also affected by the decision to close the park's northern entrance for the rest of 2025 while the damage is assessed and plans to restore services like water, fuel, food and lodging access are sketched out.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
19 July 2025
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The funds will be used for medical bills, physical therapy, accommodative equipment, family lodging and basic needs like wipes and diapers.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Here are the ones every home bartender should know how to make.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 July 2025
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Various shades of muted green in a home's kitchen — its hearth — can generate more buyer interest, Zillow found.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
18 June 2025
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The room still features relics from centuries ago, including the fireplace once used for hearth cooking.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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“Hearthstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearthstone. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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