Synonyms

Hestia

American

[hes-tee-uh] / ˈhɛs ti ə /

noun

the ancient Greek goddess of the hearth.

Hestia British

/ ˈhɛstɪə /

noun

Roman counterpart: Vesta. Greek myth the goddess of the hearth

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To test the possibilities, the team turned to Hestia, a series of high-resolution simulations designed to model galaxies like the Milky Way within realistic cosmic environments.

From Science Daily • Nov. 5, 2025

While the world is spiraling out of control, Hestia, advised by her closest confidante, Mildred, a shrewd 84-year-old widow, must decide whether a contented life is possible, or even worth pursuing at all.

From Washington Post • Mar. 30, 2023

Domestic abuse charity Hestia will expand its Safe Spaces programme in partnership with Ask for Ani in Jobcentres.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2023

Hestia criticized operational underperformance, poor capital allocation and declining creditworthiness.

From Reuters • Dec. 13, 2022

“Farewell, Harry,” said Hestia, also clasping his hand.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

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