grounded
adjective
ground·ed
ˈgrau̇n-dəd 
: mentally and emotionally stable : admirably sensible, realistic, and unpretentious
remains grounded despite all the praise and attention
see also ground entry 2
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The work stays active, though the way it’s understood becomes more grounded.
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Felysha Walker
may 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
Turner, despite his outspoken views on climate issues, approached conservation in a far more grounded and practical way.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Choose clarity over assumption, and move forward with agreements that feel grounded, mutual, and realistic to maintain over time.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
The palette plays with the hue and saturation of the natural landscape with moodier purples, deeper blues, and grounded greens.
—Allison Duncan, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026
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Felysha Walker
may 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
Turner, despite his outspoken views on climate issues, approached conservation in a far more grounded and practical way.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Choose clarity over assumption, and move forward with agreements that feel grounded, mutual, and realistic to maintain over time.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
The palette plays with the hue and saturation of the natural landscape with moodier purples, deeper blues, and grounded greens.
—Allison Duncan, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026
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“Grounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounded. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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