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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Innovation Without Truth: The Theranos Effect In tech, the startup world thrives on bold vision but also demands grounded validation.
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Oscar Chavez-Arrieta, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Focus on nurturing connections that feel grounded and authentic, not those that seem too good to be true.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 June 2025
The experience is intuitive and grounded, inviting a slower pace and offering a refined kind of escape.
—Carole Dixon, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025
Although, in a way, Krypto is way more grounded than Rocket, because Krypto is simply a superpowered dog.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
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Oscar Chavez-Arrieta, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Focus on nurturing connections that feel grounded and authentic, not those that seem too good to be true.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 June 2025
The experience is intuitive and grounded, inviting a slower pace and offering a refined kind of escape.
—Carole Dixon, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025
Although, in a way, Krypto is way more grounded than Rocket, because Krypto is simply a superpowered dog.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
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“Grounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounded. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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