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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
There are some earthy sounds and many of the songs are about love.
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Taylor Mims, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025
The calming, earthy layout follows Sosa’s design ethos: A practical kitchen is a beautiful kitchen.
—Kelsey Jane Youngman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
Plus, these Lululemon shoes come in a variety of earthy colors to match any travel wardrobe.
—Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2025
On Blue Veil, the British composer coaxes earthy tremors from the cello, turning the sound of bow scrapes and resonant harmony into a languid psychic expanse.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 18 Apr. 2025
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Taylor Mims, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025
The calming, earthy layout follows Sosa’s design ethos: A practical kitchen is a beautiful kitchen.
—Kelsey Jane Youngman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
Plus, these Lululemon shoes come in a variety of earthy colors to match any travel wardrobe.
—Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2025
On Blue Veil, the British composer coaxes earthy tremors from the cello, turning the sound of bow scrapes and resonant harmony into a languid psychic expanse.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for earthy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthy
Adjective
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Price upon request, the Isles Group Honduras Just off the coast of Roatán, the 67-acre Rose Cay has three sandy beaches and deep waters suited for yachts or a marina.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2025
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Located between Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach along the Pacific Coast Highway, this coastal park stretches from sandy shores to rugged hills.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Harvard's response has been both principled and pragmatic.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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But trying to tell the wide-eyed students that trees are soulless breaks Janine’s determination to remain pragmatic.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The reality is that traditional university models aren’t a realistic option for some people.—
Arne Duncan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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Research rental markets carefully, weigh all the true costs of moving, and be realistic about whether a new salary offer truly offsets a higher cost of living.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The two groups meet on a muddy basketball court, and fight.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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She’s worn her pair over muddy trails, through waterfalls, and more.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And her people immediately rushed to assist her in practical ways.—
Kathryn Jean Lopez,
National Review,
21 Apr. 2025
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Series Methodologies and practical guides for introducing research and scholarship in the classroom.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthy. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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