as in homespun
having or showing an unpretentious informality
a folksy manner that gives television viewers the feeling that they're visiting with a friend for an hour
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Recent Examples of folksy
His impression of the Minnesota governor, who was selected, in part, for his ability to be folksy and relatable in these key battleground states, was nonexistent.
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Isabella Murray, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2024
This combined with the folksiest possible man being selected for the vice-presidential candidate?
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2024
At the traditional coaches pregame press conference Sunday, Dykes was in two-minute offense mode, blending insight with a folksy nature.
—Dallas News, 9 Jan. 2023
Leach was beloved by fans and the media for his folksy attitude and blunt interviews.
—Mark Osborne, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2022
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Isabella Murray, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2024
This combined with the folksiest possible man being selected for the vice-presidential candidate?
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2024
At the traditional coaches pregame press conference Sunday, Dykes was in two-minute offense mode, blending insight with a folksy nature.
—Dallas News, 9 Jan. 2023
Leach was beloved by fans and the media for his folksy attitude and blunt interviews.
—Mark Osborne, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for folksy
Adjective
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In Settings, users can choose from among hundreds of homespun labelling tools that flag or block certain posts in their feeds.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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Wrapped in coppery light and homespun outfits, her Nell is warm and wise, going some way toward filling the void where a more substantial story ought to be.—
Jeannette Catsoulis,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Get ready for some down-home comfort with our freshly baked homemade pies and cobblers.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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While not autobiographical — among other things, Morgan is not divorced — Leanne is built around the same down-home persona honed by its lead actress over years in standup.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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But the colloquial use of the term has prompted criticism from some.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
20 July 2025
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Proposition 12 is the colloquial term for the Farm Animal Confinement Initiative.—
Alan Wooten,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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With 131 stylish rooms, lush linens, rainfall showers, minibars and free Wi‑Fi, the hotel offers comfort and charm, not to mention a casual, youthful vibe and unstuffy service-with-a-smile.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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From casual comfort to celebratory splurges From the start, the duo intended to create a neighborhood bistro, a welcoming spot serving French staples.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For years, stablecoins, digital tokens pegged to a fiat currency, operated in a patchwork of state laws, informal guidance, and regulation by enforcement.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Valencia had been killed in 2009, before Ricky Pike and his parents had thrown themselves into organizing aid for other families of homicide victims in an informal network of logistical help, money for flowers or transportation and other support.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Folksy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folksy. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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