Thesaurus results for DWELLINGS

dwellings

noun

plural of dwelling

as in residences

the place where one lives the simple dwellings in which the Pilgrims spent the first winter at Plymouth

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Recent Examples of dwellings Amenities and experiences The name Anasazi refers to the Native American civilization that once inhabited the Four Corners region, renowned for their cliff dwellings and recognized as the ancestors of today's Pueblo peoples. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026 However, there are some exceptions for multi-family dwellings and commercial use. — Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 Ibrahim said there was a four-bedroom apartment, a two-bedroom unit and a pair of three-bedroom dwellings. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 The compound’s dwellings are built on a flat area overlooking the river surrounded by evergreen trees. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026 The 2026 Homeless Count recorded just 27 unhoused individuals in 16 dwellings, such as vehicles, tents or makeshift shelters, in Malibu. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 That flexibility could result in what residents fear opens the door to two-story dwellings. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026 Like him, many other residents of the sizable tent community off Fish Hatchery Road have no plans to abandon their dwellings for a first-come, first-serve downtown shelter bed that may not be available the next night. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 Aug. 2026 In the mid-1200s, the group began migrating to present-day New Mexico and Arizona, eventually abandoning the cliffside dwellings altogether. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026

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Noun

Why are only wealthy owners with two residences asked to pay more to support the mayor’s agenda?

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026
In November, Florida voters will have the chance to create a pathway to drastically change how local governments are budgeted by increasing the homestead exemption on primary residences from $50,000 currently to $250,000 by 2028.

— Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of residences

Noun

Best Hotels & Resorts The Promissory Hotel This boutique property is housed in a 1912 bank building with striking neoclassical design and 27 rooms, including loft-style abodes and two-bedroom suites.

— Julekha Dash, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
His son, Guy, followed in his footsteps, creating sculptural abodes from Boca Raton to Vail over the past 35 years.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 June 2026

Definition of abodes

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While solar roofs are not new, Hongqi’s approach replaces conventional crystalline silicon cells with thin and flexible perovskite photovoltaic materials.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Green roofs can be expensive to install, and researchers have found that not all plants perform well in those conditions.

— Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of roofs

Noun

Federal regulations limit conventional loan amounts to $832,750 in most areas or $1,249,125 or more for luxury properties or homes in expensive cities and states.

— Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Red walls, heavy draperies with swags and fringe, and jacquard fabrics with gold accents could be found in many homes.

— Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026