as in residence
the place where one lives
welcome to my humble abode
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Recent Examples of abode
The abode had leopard-print walls, a red kitchen sink, black countertops and no other appliances, the Miami Herald reported in a 2005 profile of the couple.
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Amélie’s Apartment Amélie’s abode can also be found in Montmartre, specifically at 56 Rue des Trois-Frères.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
But for a deeper dive into Bhutan’s incredibly rich culture, there’s nothing quite like staying with local families in their own abode.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2026
As guardians of the building in exchange for cheap rent, the friends try to figure out their messy love lives — which often involve getting together — and how to live within their unique abode.
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Apr. 2026
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Amélie’s Apartment Amélie’s abode can also be found in Montmartre, specifically at 56 Rue des Trois-Frères.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
But for a deeper dive into Bhutan’s incredibly rich culture, there’s nothing quite like staying with local families in their own abode.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2026
As guardians of the building in exchange for cheap rent, the friends try to figure out their messy love lives — which often involve getting together — and how to live within their unique abode.
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abode
Noun
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Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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The proposal, which plans to add an annual charge on one to three family homes, condos and co-ops valued above $5 million if owners have another primary residence outside of the city, is projected to bring in $500 million annually.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Pantelleria Closer to Tunisia than mainland Italy, Pantelleria is a remote volcanic island dotted with traditional dammusi, thick-walled, domed stone dwellings built to keep out the heat.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Ryokans in Japan, conical stone dwellings known as trulli in Italy, yurts in Mongolia; in some destinations, forgoing a hotel for traditional accommodation is an essential part of the travel experience.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The rooms True to the hotel’s overall vibe, the rooms’ midcentury design is beach house meets cosmopolitan chic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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The house is around two miles from the Islamic Center, which is in the Clairemont Mesa neighborhood.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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The seats being full for the national anthem at each of their home playoff games is a sight not often seen at Southern California sporting events.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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She likely won’t be sentenced until fall (possibly close to the general election) but will — again, just a likely here — at best face home confinement and at worst more than three years in prison.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Visitors swim in Cleopatra’s Bath and stay in electricity-free lodgings built from kershif, a traditional mud-and-salt mix.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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The decrease could have been sharper if not for inflation, which is bumping up the prices of lodging, food and goods.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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The second major change is that a swath of the roof was removed, creating an expansive courtyard and open-air entrance and lobby area, which feels right for the location and, again, cuts down on the air conditioning.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Their plight bears similarities to a leaking roof.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Muslims throughout the world today are observing the second day of Dhu’l-Hijja, which takes place annually on the last month of the Islamic calendar.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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To make the world a better place.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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“Abode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abode. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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