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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
Hot Ones host Sean Evans delivered a poignant motivational speech during a surprise appearance on popular Twitch streamer Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon 3 livestream on Wednesday, offering insight and advice related to patience and perseverance wrapped in his signature down-to-earth style.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
The three-bedroom, five-bathroom main house was renovated in a blend of historic and modern European farmhouse styles, with five fireplaces and aged white hardwood floors throughout giving the dwelling a cozy, down-to-earth feel.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
But again, just a down-to-earth kid.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
But Blaney has also become a fan favorite, perhaps because of his down-to-earth personality and relatable ways, while also coming off as one of the more easygoing racers on the track.
—Andy Frye, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
The three-bedroom, five-bathroom main house was renovated in a blend of historic and modern European farmhouse styles, with five fireplaces and aged white hardwood floors throughout giving the dwelling a cozy, down-to-earth feel.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
But again, just a down-to-earth kid.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
But Blaney has also become a fan favorite, perhaps because of his down-to-earth personality and relatable ways, while also coming off as one of the more easygoing racers on the track.
—Andy Frye, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for down-to-earth
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These once-humble activities are reclaiming their place not as quaint relics, but as powerful tools for well-being.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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Ready to let the humble-yet-mighty brown work its magic in your wardrobe this fall?—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Others were more sanguine, if pragmatic, about what must happen next to improve circumstances.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Green Shirt is calm, pragmatic and analytical.—
Jason BARNARD,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
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Tessa Thompson stars as the willful heroine, married to a rather meek academic, George Tesman (Tom Bateman), who’s angling for an important university position.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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Employment growth is meek, but the labor market is holding steady.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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Though Curry's more realistic rendition of Pennywise has proven to have enduring cultural staying power, Bill Skarsgård has made the role his own over the past decade.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Based on the trailer, Joanne and Noah seem to both be in the honeymoon phase, and also very realistic about their future.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
23 Oct. 2025
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While second-year quarterback Caleb Williams had a modest outing, completing 15 of 26 passes for 172 yards without a touchdown, Chicago’s ground game stole the spotlight.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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The President praised the speed with which this modest protest was suppressed.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
19 Oct. 2025
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This practical gift idea keeps hands ultra-warm and cozy thanks to its fleeced interior and waterproof, windproof, and snow-proof exterior.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
22 Oct. 2025
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Remote monitoring is another practical frontier.—
Scott R. Schell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Down-to-earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down-to-earth. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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