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fireplace

[fahyuhr-plays] / ˈfaɪərˌpleɪs /


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After dinner, travelers and area residents gather around the fireplace and read newspapers that discuss the Bill of Rights.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

“Discover breathtaking prewar grandeur in this spacious one-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom co-op featuring exceptional architectural detail and a wood-burning fireplace in one of Greenwich Village’s most admired full-service buildings,” the listing states.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

Described in its listing, which is held by Daniel Davis of Corcoran SoHo, as offering “breathtaking prewar grandeur,” the apartment boasts soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, and an array of original architectural details.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

The living room, bathed in natural light, offers vaulted ceilings, a chic bar area, and a fireplace.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026

The fireplace didn’t work, but even the idea of it made the room cozier.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn

The sets have too many doors, the scenes have a delirious number of extras and the actors yell their lines over the distracting clatter of crackling fireplaces, beeping machines and ticking clocks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

The GIFs of the Owens’ Massachusetts estate, with its cozy fireplaces perfect for pajama lounging, still blow up Tumblr every October.

From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026

Built in 1912, this European-inspired Bratenahl home has four fireplaces, an elevator and original wood floors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 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

It was pretty fancy, with big houses with outdoor fireplaces and big front yards and pillars and stuff.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon




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