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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Your best bet is to stay grounded while embracing the inevitable changes that are at play.
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Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
Generally speaking, fire signs are passionate and exuberant, earth signs are practical and grounded, air signs are intellectual and curious, and water signs are intuitive and emotional.
—Aliza Kelly, Allure, 1 July 2024
The tween years are when a child can still believe in the fantastical but may also begin acting more grounded and mature.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2024
In Awkwafina’s favor, this character, Zhen, is a little bit more grounded and well-developed than usual.
—Katie Walsh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2024
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Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
Generally speaking, fire signs are passionate and exuberant, earth signs are practical and grounded, air signs are intellectual and curious, and water signs are intuitive and emotional.
—Aliza Kelly, Allure, 1 July 2024
The tween years are when a child can still believe in the fantastical but may also begin acting more grounded and mature.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2024
In Awkwafina’s favor, this character, Zhen, is a little bit more grounded and well-developed than usual.
—Katie Walsh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2024
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“Grounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounded. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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