as in temporal
having to do with life on earth especially as opposed to that in heaven
a sermon against our obsession with earthly pursuits
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Recent Examples of earthly
Thou shalt not get all bent out of shape if commandments three or four, or any other commandment herein named or referenced, shouldest cause thou to facilitate the death of any botanical earthly treasures.
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Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Dancing provides a substance-free opportunity to separate from earthly trials and nourish our souls with love, jo, and community.
—Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The result is a project that transformed a site of heavenly aspirations into one of earthly delight.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 27 June 2025
Much like those on this earthly plane, the way to a spirit’s heart is through his or her stomach.
—Vanessa Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
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Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Dancing provides a substance-free opportunity to separate from earthly trials and nourish our souls with love, jo, and community.
—Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The result is a project that transformed a site of heavenly aspirations into one of earthly delight.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 27 June 2025
Much like those on this earthly plane, the way to a spirit’s heart is through his or her stomach.
—Vanessa Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthly
Adjective
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The film makes the prisoners’ civil-rights violations explicit as these vulnerable characters are dropped into legal and temporal limbo and are denied the right of due process, an ongoing conversation in light of recent deportations.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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But there’s nothing average about MULA, and their new album, ETERNA, blasts these alchemic blends with darkwave, shattering temporal constructs of nostalgia and futurism with a tropi-goth sound for all seasons.—
Richard Villegas,
Rolling Stone,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Other leaders showcased internal agent use cases that the company says will more efficiently accomplish mundane and repetitive tasks for store workers, corporate staff, Walmart software engineers, and brands and other companies that sell through Walmart’s physical and digital storefronts.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
24 July 2025
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Eddington introduces its protagonist in much more mundane fashion, however.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Unable to get actual lunar dust, the team bought lunar regolith simulant, a terrestrial material that is synthesized to approximate the chemical, mechanical, mineralogical and other properties of lunar dust.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
18 July 2025
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In astrology, it’s often believed that these signs are directly connected to terrestrial events and certain character traits, including intelligence.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Significant resources were invested in the ball players’ physical and mental development, but credit must also be given to natural abilities and genetics.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Our goal should be to ensure children have access to technology that supports their learning, connection with friends, and fun, while also preventing excessive use that disrupts sleep or physical activity.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
21 July 2025
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In 2022, the FDA Modernization Act 2.0 paved the way for alternatives to animal testing, and in December 2023, an NIH advisory committee made similar recommendations to develop non-animal methods.—
Rachel Fobar,
Vox,
14 May 2025
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Rendering is a process that transforms animal by-products, like leftover meat and fats...and yes, chicken feet, into usable materials, such as animal feed, fuel, and other industrial products.—
Phil Kafarakis,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Brennecke is facing a felony charge, filed July 16 in Waukesha County Circuit Court before his arrest, of one count of hit-and-run causing great bodily harm.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
18 July 2025
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Bautista-Reyes illegally entered the U.S. in 2021 during the Biden administration and was arrested by the Wayne Township, New Jersey, Police Department May 3 for aggravated assault, attempt to cause bodily injury, terroristic threats and possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
18 July 2025
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“Earthly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthly. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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