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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
Muted, earthy tones and textures fit perfectly into the beachy, bohemian Tulum design aesthetic, made even better by the shop's dedication to fair trade principles and local, ethical sourcing.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
The second-floor Ocho restaurant has become a destination for earthy French Italian fare.
—Heather Greenwood Davis, AFAR Media, 16 July 2025
Classic combos pair creamy whites or rich browns with earthy greens and natural wood accents.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 16 July 2025
This fruity-floral fusion combines the essence of orange with earthy florals like rose, neroli, and patchouli.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 15 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for earthy
Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
The second-floor Ocho restaurant has become a destination for earthy French Italian fare.
—Heather Greenwood Davis, AFAR Media, 16 July 2025
Classic combos pair creamy whites or rich browns with earthy greens and natural wood accents.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 16 July 2025
This fruity-floral fusion combines the essence of orange with earthy florals like rose, neroli, and patchouli.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 15 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for earthy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthy
Adjective
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White sandy beaches and mild, sunny climates have long been features of the archetypal American retirement.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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Other perks include indoor and outdoor pools, 172 feet of sandy shoreline, and a 50-foot dock.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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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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The bill proposes a novel yet pragmatic solution rooted in entrepreneurship.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 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
Adjective
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If the condition is severe, as might happen if the bottom of the pot is full of water, remove the hibiscus, gently knock off the wet, muddy soil, rinse the roots clean, and repot with fresh potting soil in a well-draining pot.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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The muddy, wet game was played on a sloppy field but ended with an 8-0 victory for Michigan in front of a few hundred Notre Dame students.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
11 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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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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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthy. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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