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the city or town where you were born or grew up
She returned to her hometown to stay after college.
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Recent Examples of hometown
Teams were a mix of young surf groms, legends, rising stars and longtime community leaders who surf for their hometowns.
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Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
The meetings marked the first time sitting leaders of the two countries have visited each other’s hometowns.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
The first two goals by Montreal saw a huge reaction by hometown hockey fans with strong seismic reactions.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 19 May 2026
Robinson surrendered at his hometown sheriff's office in southern Utah less than two days after the slaying.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
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Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
The meetings marked the first time sitting leaders of the two countries have visited each other’s hometowns.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
The first two goals by Montreal saw a huge reaction by hometown hockey fans with strong seismic reactions.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 19 May 2026
Robinson surrendered at his hometown sheriff's office in southern Utah less than two days after the slaying.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hometown
Noun
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The event was the brainchild of country singer Willie Nelson, who was inspired by fellow musician Bob Dylan to hold a concert to raise money for American farmers.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The consumer goods giant is well on its way to accomplishing that goal, with dozens of projects across 17 countries covering 254,000 hectares as of 2025.—
Mindy Lubber,
Forbes.com,
22 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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“Hometown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hometown. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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