as in rustic
tiresomely obvious and unsophisticated
the musical's corn-fed humor harkens back to a more innocent, unjaded era
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Recent Examples of corn-fed
Growing up in Brookville, OH, my family would call this kid corn-fed.
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Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
The Lycra Company has corn-fed stretch.
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Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
On Tuesday, Sasha De Sola, an old pro in the role, danced it with ravishing self-possession, hardly seeming to need the support of her consort Harrison James, who exuded the corn-fed charm of a linebacker while delivering cleanly polished grande pirouettes.
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Rachel Howard,
San Francisco Chronicle,
11 Feb. 2026
Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
The Lycra Company has corn-fed stretch.
—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
On Tuesday, Sasha De Sola, an old pro in the role, danced it with ravishing self-possession, hardly seeming to need the support of her consort Harrison James, who exuded the corn-fed charm of a linebacker while delivering cleanly polished grande pirouettes.
—
Rachel Howard,
San Francisco Chronicle,
11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corn-fed
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It’s also loved for its rustic appearance, crisp crust, airy interior and potential nutritional benefits, including being easier to digest than many other types of bread.
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Even better, every color of this space-saving design is on sale right now—from rustic walnut and classic black to neutral navy blue.
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Generations of ski families flocked to his films every fall to get revved up for a new ski season and laugh at his cornball humor.
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Davis and Head make strong impressions, masking the pedestrian, sometimes cornball dialogue.
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Like the hokey gag of Lineker pretending to introduce the show before Woods interrupted.
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The session included newer compositions from Rollins, Davis, and Theolonious Monk alongside the theoretically hokey showtunes that Davis would help turn into standards.
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“Corn-fed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corn-fed. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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