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homebody

[hohm-bod-ee] / ˈhoʊmˌbɒd i /


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“It’s been very hard to decide to let it go. I’m a real sort-of homebody and creature of habit,” she shared.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

It also makes the case that for all the global superstardom and underwear ads, Nadal remained a relative homebody.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

That may be true, especially since Carlson seems to be quite the homebody these days, which isn’t conducive to running a national campaign.

From Salon Jun. 26, 2026

Anderson described him as a "homebody" who "liked to gig around the home counties".

From BBC Dec. 24, 2025

“She’s really fun, but she’s more of a homebody than you.”

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

Once a nation of homebodies, Americans are now zealous international travelers, led by wealthy boomers and restless Gen Zers.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

The self-proclaimed homebodies share that their ideal quality pastime is rewatching “Grey’s Anatomy” for the third time, sitting together in silence while enjoying cookie milkshakes, or spending a weekend away in nature.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 14, 2026

Targeting frequent travelers, the Bilt points may not be ideal for homebodies who spend mostly on groceries.

From MarketWatch Oct. 16, 2025

If even a machine would rather lose itself in serialized fantasy than deal with other humans, doesn’t that mean the world’s homebodies and binge-watchers are on to something?

From Salon Jul. 7, 2025

The world is full of homebodies, I suppose.

From Emma McChesney and Co. by Edna Ferber




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