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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
But on the palate there’s an earthy elegance indicative of top tier 100% blue weber agave, sourced from the dark volcanic soil of the Jaliscan lowlands.
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Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
This marinade has lots of little additions like soy sauce that really brings a savory umami flavor, plus mustard and honey and cumin, which gives a little bit of an earthy taste.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 13 June 2026
Our pros recommend pairing softer shades of beige and white with rich, earthy tones such as chocolate brown, olive green, rust, and clay—especially in cozy textures and materials like linen and velvet.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
This means, after the mental static and overstimulating astrology of recent days, this earthy moon transit serves as a reminder to take a step back and move at our own pace.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
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Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
This marinade has lots of little additions like soy sauce that really brings a savory umami flavor, plus mustard and honey and cumin, which gives a little bit of an earthy taste.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 13 June 2026
Our pros recommend pairing softer shades of beige and white with rich, earthy tones such as chocolate brown, olive green, rust, and clay—especially in cozy textures and materials like linen and velvet.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
This means, after the mental static and overstimulating astrology of recent days, this earthy moon transit serves as a reminder to take a step back and move at our own pace.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthy
Adjective
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Native materials, like Caballero white marble from the north coast, run throughout the property, giving it a sandy, neutral appearance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Along the pool’s sandy shores, individuals can use the volleyball courts and teqball table.—
Dante Estrada,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The third spot, initially expected to go to Martín Zubimendi, now looks more likely to be Fabián Ruiz for the Cape Verde opener, with De la Fuente pragmatic about rotating in the early group games and with Zubimendi struggling for form later on in the club season.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Calm, pragmatic, not-very-ideological Minnesota.—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Grown as a perennial in zones 8 to 10 and as an annual elsewhere, this plant needs plenty of sun and sandy or loamy, well-draining soil.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
10 June 2026
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The plant prefers rich, loamy, well-draining soil.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Would a George Kirby-for-Tarik Skubal trade be a realistic framework for a deal between the Tigers and Mariners?—
Jim Bowden,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The costumes are more fantastical than grittily realistic as well, with a hip Steampunk vibe that’s more fashionable than purely Victorian.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The town attracts large numbers of laborers who work in large gold mines with muddy pools of gold deposits, narrow pits and caves.—
Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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As Inga grows to adulthood the biggest dam has destroyed the lake’s shoreline, leaving it muddy and covered with stones.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Your creativity is flowing and needs a practical outlet during the Cancer moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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This approach also created a practical niche beneath the staircase, providing a convenient place for books, phones, watches, and other personal items while adding a sense of home to the journey.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthy. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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