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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Step inside an artist's abode at the Kawai Kanjiro House.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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The four-bedroom, seven-bathroom abode spans approximately 7,367 square feet.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
1 Apr. 2026
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The rooms Properties range from traditional two-story, three-bedroom villas with shingle roofs to modern hilltop residences that wouldn’t be out of place in Beverly Hills.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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During this time, the woman and her children spent considerable amount of time with Le Lievre, spending several nights at his residence.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Dutch go even further, by subsidizing homeowners who add green roofs or pull up pavement so that rain can soak in.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Leiter talked about his success with the changeup and slider and how the roof being open affected him on the mound.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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Three bedrooms plus four-and-a-half baths create quite the dwelling for anyone who loves to entertain.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 2026
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Last week, councilmembers approved expanding the number of miniature dwellings at a homeless shelter on Roseville Road, with Councilmember Lisa Kaplan casting the sole opposing vote.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Bringing a new perspective to campus Last summer, Tamura returned to campus, moving into a house across the street from UC Health.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Photos of the collision show the big rig with its back end on the road and its nose down the hilly yard, just feet from the house.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Book Accommodations Early Group-friendly lodging goes fast, so book as soon as the destination is locked in.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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The fervor is reshaping the lodging market in World Cup cities across the US, which are expecting millions of visitors throughout the course of the tournament.—
Maya Davis,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Since then, more than 1,000 of these home kitchens have opened across California, operating under a growing but still patchwork system.—
Itay Hod,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Aquarius, your reinvention asks for home adjustments.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Apr. 2026
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Downstairs, the lobby restaurant Oak & Amber centers around a large hearth, and even features a prime rib trolley for tableside service—an old-school touch that adds a bit of theater to the dining room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Her cooking hearth at the camp — three stones and ash — was cold, with no sign of a recent fire.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Hearthstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearthstone. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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