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as in pragmatic
willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly
the dog trainer was earthy, no-nonsense, and blunt—with us, as well as our dog
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Recent Examples of earthy
Beets are known for their slight heart shape, bright colors, earthy flavor, and the ability to stain everything in sight when sliced in preparation for a meal.
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025
The hotel has soothingly earthy interiors, minimal-waste, and plant-forward cuisine at on-site restaurant Anemoia.
—Helen Iatrou, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
To turn up the warmth of this hair and body mist, earthy saffron and sweet vanilla are added to its mix.
—Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 29 May 2025
Shot in Galicia, a landscape of rocky coasts and salty-blue air, this loosely biographical third feature from Catalan filmmaker Carla Simón, part of the Cannes competition slate, has a wistful, earthy glow.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 23 May 2025
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025
The hotel has soothingly earthy interiors, minimal-waste, and plant-forward cuisine at on-site restaurant Anemoia.
—Helen Iatrou, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
To turn up the warmth of this hair and body mist, earthy saffron and sweet vanilla are added to its mix.
—Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 29 May 2025
Shot in Galicia, a landscape of rocky coasts and salty-blue air, this loosely biographical third feature from Catalan filmmaker Carla Simón, part of the Cannes competition slate, has a wistful, earthy glow.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthy
Adjective
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Think warm whites, sandy browns, and light wood tones.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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The dad and daughter walked barefoot on a sandy path surrounded by palm trees, seemingly in their home state of California.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Nonetheless, my emphasis here isn't on the long-term prospects of AGI but instead on the pragmatic impacts of agentic AI.—
Sandeep Shivam,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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But local officials are banking on the 1-cent sales tax – a political strategy, not a pragmatic one, Winston said.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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But many scientists and engineers believe nuclear propulsion offers the only realistic path for a sustainable campaign ferrying people between the Earth and Mars.—
Stephen Clark – Jun 3,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2025
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The Catalan filmmaker was able to provide a realistic depiction of her situation by choosing to emphasize the actual process of coping with the trauma, a process which can’t be rushed.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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So Far The game’s two trailers poke fun at many Florida-isms with insane characters like the dual hammer-wielding woman, a sunburned man watering his lawn in a speedo, and spring breakers and locals partying heavily by posh pools and muddy monster truck rallies.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
26 May 2025
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The ports had to invent themselves in the first place, out of muddy marshes and shallows, to become the present-day enterprises doing billions of dollars of business and compete and partner with the massive Asian container ports across the Pacific.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Besides, for Australia and Japan in particular, the practical differences between today’s defense partnership and one of mutual defense are relatively small and shrinking by the day.—
ELY RATNER,
Foreign Affairs,
27 May 2025
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The document provides simple, practical directions for maintaining health.—
Time,
Time,
27 May 2025
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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