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as in humble
not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness
we were all impressed by how down-to-earth the movie star turned out to be
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as in pragmatic
willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly
a down-to-earth guidance counselor who is frank in telling students which colleges they're likely to get into
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Recent Examples of down-to-earth
Swanky resorts, luxury apartments, galleries, and down-to-earth beachside shops create an active destination.
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AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
Keep your mind straight and realize that the AI is down-to-earth and a product of humankind’s ingenuity.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Great artists are simple and very down-to-earth people.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 9 July 2025
For the down-to-earth dresser, striped pajama sets from The Row or With Nothing Underneath will carry you from the beach to the street, while the more festive summer stylite may opt to go for something printed or crochet.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 July 2025
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AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
Keep your mind straight and realize that the AI is down-to-earth and a product of humankind’s ingenuity.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Great artists are simple and very down-to-earth people.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 9 July 2025
For the down-to-earth dresser, striped pajama sets from The Row or With Nothing Underneath will carry you from the beach to the street, while the more festive summer stylite may opt to go for something printed or crochet.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for down-to-earth
Adjective
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Both Dunn’s and Watt’s stories exemplify two former standout NFL players who reached the pinnacle of their professions yet never forgot their humble beginnings, continuing to remain empathetic and grounded.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The humble, yet nutrient-dense raspberry may reign supreme here, dietitians say.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
21 July 2025
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There was a noticeable dip in his form last season after the turn of the calendar year but the 32-year-old represents a pragmatic option to people at United.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Ditto a handful of pragmatic choices that can easily be amended and improved as things evolve.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Antoinette becomes a de facto leader when her meek husband crumbles under pressure.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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The end of season 2 turned the tables on the meek Ada and domineering Agnes when Agnes lost her fortune thanks to her son Oscar (Blake Ritson) trusting the wrong people.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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The result features many innovations never before seen in a humanoid figure, including new methods to create more realistic skin and replicate the twinkle in Walt’s eye which Imagineers established was because of what is known as a corneal bulge.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Could physicists resolve Penrose’s singularities by moving to something a little more quantum, and therefore a little more realistic?—
Charlie Wood,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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There is typically a seasonal decline in beef prices as grilling season slows down into the fall, but those price declines are likely to be modest.—
Josh Funk,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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In fact, some are surprisingly modest — small, functional gas stations not so different from your neighborhood Exxon.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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Gillis and Trachtenberg explained how for the first time in the Predator movies, the face of the creature wasn’t practical, always a very challenging task, because nuanced emotional expressions were called for in which the alien was the hero.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
26 July 2025
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Cable remains a popular and practical internet solution for many households, especially where fiber isn't yet available.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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“Down-to-earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down-to-earth. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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