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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
Beyond silhouette, there was a clear return to authenticity through natural fibers, earthy palettes and references to the outdoors.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
The clean, bright flavors of Vietnamese food, combined with the earthy, smoky spice of Cajun cuisine.
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Luke Burbank,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
The taste is similar as well—earthy, and slightly sweet.
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Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn,
Health,
27 June 2026
The result is leaner meat with intense earthy flavors.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
The clean, bright flavors of Vietnamese food, combined with the earthy, smoky spice of Cajun cuisine.
—
Luke Burbank,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
The taste is similar as well—earthy, and slightly sweet.
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Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn,
Health,
27 June 2026
The result is leaner meat with intense earthy flavors.
—
ABC News,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for earthy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthy
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As previously reported by PEOPLE, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force, the incident occurred on Tuesday, June 23, in Staniel Cay, a small, sandy island in the Exuma Cays.
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Think sandy feet, long lunches, morning coffee with the Pacific.
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Germany shifted to more wide play after the break, with Kai Havertz levelling things up, but Paraguay held firm with their pragmatic approach for over an hour to force penalties, even surviving a Jonathan Tah disallowed goal.
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That pragmatic approach echoes the prevailing philosophy across much of Norway's maritime cluster.
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Fill the container with high-quality, loamy, well-draining potting mix.
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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.
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There are other realistic podium contenders worth mentioning.
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Most independent observers have suggested that a 12- to 18-month timeline is probably the most realistic for New Glenn’s return to flight.
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Not even foundations are visible, and a long gravel road toward that part of the island leads past occasional farms and vast swaths of emptiness and then, finally, to a muddy riverbank thick with mosquitos.
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After all that digging and splashing, a muddy dog still has to come back inside.
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 When opinions clash, lead with practical care.
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As a practical example, the Knicks would love to bring Shamet back to the team next season.
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthy. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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