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fireplace

[fahyuhr-pleys] / ˈfaɪərˌpleɪs /


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Its stone fireplace comes to rest on what appear to be colossal boulders deposited by the last vagabond glacier.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

The property spans 10,823 square feet and features a grand foyer with black marble columns, an expansive hallway, and a chic fireplace.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

The book on classic Greek architecture was stored in a tea chest hidden behind a boarded-up fireplace for decades before it was recently discovered by a family member.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

The library’s original borrowing records have been lost, however, leaving the identity of the delinquent reader — and the reason the book was sealed inside a fireplace — a mystery.

From Salon Aug. 2, 2026

Bookshelves with stained glass doors surrounded the fireplace.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn

The dwelling boasts several dining areas, which come complete with stylish fireplaces and large windows that allow natural light to flood in.

From MarketWatch Aug. 19, 2026

Video of the fire aftermath on Sunday showed scores of homes burned to the ground, with only their brick fireplaces and foundations remaining, while other houses nearby escaped practically unscathed.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

The tabletop fireplaces were previously sold between 2018 and 2024 and ranged in price from $35 to $105.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

Uniformed doormen greet guests at the entrance, while chandeliers, fireplaces and classic architectural details reinforce the hotel’s historic character.

From Salon Jun. 11, 2026

She describes the narrow house, the gas fireplaces, the dank odor of the bathrooms, eating Weetabix and hot milk for breakfast, wearing a uniform to school.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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