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as in pragmatic
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
Buckley, an actor who can be both ethereal and earthy at the same time, makes an ideal choice for Agnes.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2025
There's beauty across the board at Purslane, from the presentation to the earthy stoneware the dishes are served on.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The neutral color is a transitional dream—pair it with summer whites now and earthy layers come fall.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2025
And stay alert by visiting a Lavazza tent for a creamy, earthy cold brew to lift you from the afternoon doldrums.
—Cathy Erway, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Aug. 2025
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2025
There's beauty across the board at Purslane, from the presentation to the earthy stoneware the dishes are served on.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The neutral color is a transitional dream—pair it with summer whites now and earthy layers come fall.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2025
And stay alert by visiting a Lavazza tent for a creamy, earthy cold brew to lift you from the afternoon doldrums.
—Cathy Erway, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for earthy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthy
Adjective
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Robbie invites Peach Boy to close his eyes and imagine white sandy beaches, a big blue ocean, and beautiful women asking to dance with him.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
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The net was pulled along the sandy bottom, running over rocks jutting out from the soft seafloor.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Together, these stages offer a pragmatic way to close the velocity gap between development and production.—
Ronak Desai,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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David Ryder | Reuters Performative or pragmatic?—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Nearly 3,000 Amazon shoppers gave the candle trio a five-star rating for their adjustable brightness, realistic flickering features, and neutral colors.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Unless more Democrats start being realistic, many more innocent people will unfortunately continue to suffer.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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On a recent morning, sweaty workers unloaded cargo boats by hand, carrying crates of beer, sacks of rice, and bags of flour on their shoulders 100 yards up the muddy riverbank to trucks waiting on the wharf.—
John Otis,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
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In 1943, when the Mississippi tore away from its banks and charted a fierce and muddy course across America’s central farmlands, Gerard’s grandfather, Harold Gerard, had already fled the waters once.—
Julia Rendleman,
ProPublica,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Their next goal is to turn the system into a practical tool for early fire detection.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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The result is a service that understands the practical needs of businesses and individuals while also recognizing that behind every booking there is a story, a purpose, or a challenge that deserves attention.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthy. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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