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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
Their earthy, easygoing designs channel their West Coast roots and unexpected color palettes are to be expected.
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
The fresh catch of the day is delicately seared and served over a bed of rich celery root purée with arugula pesto and earthy shiitake mushrooms.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
The earthy subtlety of the beet puree complements the mushrooms, and the crunchy leeks add texture.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
Dark Green The designers also say dark, earthy greens are timeless.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
The fresh catch of the day is delicately seared and served over a bed of rich celery root purée with arugula pesto and earthy shiitake mushrooms.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
The earthy subtlety of the beet puree complements the mushrooms, and the crunchy leeks add texture.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
Dark Green The designers also say dark, earthy greens are timeless.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthy
Adjective
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Versatile, breezy dresses are the ultimate suitcase staple, taking you from sandy strolls and poolside lounging to ocean view dinners without missing a beat.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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With ten inland beaches and nearly 100 miles of trails, the area is also famous for more than 42 miles of colorful, 200-foot-tall sandstone cliffs, waterfalls, and sandy beaches.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Humble but strong, philosophical but pragmatic, Kingsley's interpretation of the leader manages to balance both his spirituality and shrewdness, simultaneously demystifying an icon while also adding another layer to the legend.—
Devan Coggan,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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But then appeasing tradition and upending it both at once, which certainly is the pragmatic philosophy of Lyric, always is a tricky matter.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Heavy soil will retain more moisture than airy sandy or loamy soils.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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To test if soil is loamy, take a fistful with a gloved hand and ball it up in your palm.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
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This effectively sets X-ray astronomy back by a decade, with the earliest realistic timeline for an X-ray flagship now looking like the 2050s or even 2060s.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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Yet officials are also realistic about their limitations.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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True to its name, the Butter Melt Bronzer glides on like butter and melts seamlessly into skin, delivering a silky-smooth finish that never veers cakey, muddy, or heavy on dry skin.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2026
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During a stop on our paddle, checking out a muddy riverbank that was exposed by the drawdown, Andersen pointed out a sapling of hope.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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Your 2nd house also supports practical purchases, which is a great reminder to make durable, budget-respectful choices over flashy upgrades.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Gas prices are rising again, and many drivers are looking for practical ways to save money at the pump as costs climb.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthy. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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