grounded
adjective
ground·ed
ˈgrau̇n-dəd 
: mentally and emotionally stable : admirably sensible, realistic, and unpretentious
remains grounded despite all the praise and attention
see also ground entry 2
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When people explore these layers, change begins to feel less abstract and more grounded.
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Inga Bielińska, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
This helps to regulate their sensitive nervous system, keeping them calm and more grounded.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
But according to Lowe’s CEO Marvin Ellison, the reality of AI’s impact on the workforce is far more grounded.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 June 2025
The cast is unstoppable in this one, with Boyega stoic and grounded, Foxx chaotic and off the chain, and Parris warm and focused.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Inga Bielińska, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
This helps to regulate their sensitive nervous system, keeping them calm and more grounded.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
But according to Lowe’s CEO Marvin Ellison, the reality of AI’s impact on the workforce is far more grounded.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 June 2025
The cast is unstoppable in this one, with Boyega stoic and grounded, Foxx chaotic and off the chain, and Parris warm and focused.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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“Grounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounded. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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