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as in humble
not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness
we were all impressed by how down-to-earth the movie star turned out to be
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as in pragmatic
willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly
a down-to-earth guidance counselor who is frank in telling students which colleges they're likely to get into
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Recent Examples of down-to-earth
The duo of Anna and her grandmother forms a perfect balance between the old woman’s quirkiness and the young girl’s down-to-earth approach.
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Kevin Giraud, Variety, 12 June 2025
Meanwhile, the Panthers are a bunch of down-to-earth guys who go about their business as a collective.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2025
You’ll be treated to swank surroundings and a surprisingly refined and nuanced meal filled with bombast and a hint of down-to-earth charm from its culinary director, Ben Martinek (formerly of Montage Laguna Beach’s Loft and Studio).
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
But despite the book's out-of-this-world plot, it was influenced by very down-to-earth moments that the bestselling author shared with her 9-year-old daughter, Lilah.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 30 May 2025
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Kevin Giraud, Variety, 12 June 2025
Meanwhile, the Panthers are a bunch of down-to-earth guys who go about their business as a collective.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2025
You’ll be treated to swank surroundings and a surprisingly refined and nuanced meal filled with bombast and a hint of down-to-earth charm from its culinary director, Ben Martinek (formerly of Montage Laguna Beach’s Loft and Studio).
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
But despite the book's out-of-this-world plot, it was influenced by very down-to-earth moments that the bestselling author shared with her 9-year-old daughter, Lilah.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for down-to-earth
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These humble movie moments have now become the foundation of a trending dinner party format.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2025
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The company remains true to the humble ethic of hard work and friendly customer service embodied by the founding family.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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If the Islamic Republic could be replaced with something more pragmatic and less ideologically driven than Khomeini’s revolutionary doctrine, few in the Arab Gulf would mourn.—
H.A. Hellyer,
Time,
30 June 2025
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When a movie mentions money a lot, things can soon start to feel very pragmatic, cold, and anti-romantic.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Raj’s meek voice could faintly be heard against the jarring cacophony of honking horns, street performers, and the chatter of street vendors and passersby.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
24 June 2025
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From small and relatively meek beginnings, proboscideans eventually evolved into herbivorous, elephantine giants with a broad array of different tusk arrangements and shapes.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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Two, that the racing footage is incredibly realistic.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
27 June 2025
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Around-the-clock monitoring is crucial, yet building and staffing a 24/7/365 SOC isn't realistic for the typical small enterprise.—
Ricardo Villadiego,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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One study found modest reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressure with cardamom supplementation.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
26 June 2025
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Mamdani's opponents will likely continue to attack him for his views on Israel, which have drawn criticism from some Jewish groups, and his relative inexperience as third-term lawmaker with a very modest record of legislative accomplishment.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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People follow entrepreneurs who offer practical wisdom, not generic business advice.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Nevertheless, the safety zone concept, essentially managing access to and activities around specific areas, could be a practical tool for protecting heritage sites.—
Michelle L.D. Hanlon,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
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“Down-to-earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down-to-earth. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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