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as in humble
not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness
we were all impressed by how down-to-earth the movie star turned out to be
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as in pragmatic
willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly
a down-to-earth guidance counselor who is frank in telling students which colleges they're likely to get into
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Recent Examples of down-to-earth
Top-notch casting is the cherry on top, with Lily James as the supremely likable Cinderella, Richard Madden as her down-to-earth prince, Cate Blanchett as the detestable stepmother with her own imperfect backstory, and Helena Bonham Carter as one lovably flighty fairy godmother.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 May 2025
But there is still a sense of disarming comfort in the film’s down-to-earth demeanor, and Giulio’s rewarding if predictable arc.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 May 2025
Back then, the neighborhood was down-to-earth and priced accordingly.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
Fans of shows like Southland and The Wire will enjoy this gritty, down-to-earth procedural.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 May 2025
But there is still a sense of disarming comfort in the film’s down-to-earth demeanor, and Giulio’s rewarding if predictable arc.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 May 2025
Back then, the neighborhood was down-to-earth and priced accordingly.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
Fans of shows like Southland and The Wire will enjoy this gritty, down-to-earth procedural.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for down-to-earth
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The humble statement was met with loud protests from all of his onstage colleagues, as well as Armisen.—
Jillian Sederholm,
EW.com,
4 June 2025
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The humble bathroom scale has long been overdue to learn some new tricks.—
Christopher Null,
Wired News,
4 June 2025
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Nonetheless, my emphasis here isn't on the long-term prospects of AGI but instead on the pragmatic impacts of agentic AI.—
Sandeep Shivam,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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But local officials are banking on the 1-cent sales tax – a political strategy, not a pragmatic one, Winston said.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
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That confidence paid off as Farrow received her first Tony nomination for her role as the initially meek homebody Sharon in the play by Jen Silverman, which ran at the Booth Theatre on Broadway from September through December 2024.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
31 May 2025
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According to the latest report from L.A.’s film office, production days on location decreased more than 22 percent in the first quarter of 2025 compared with an already meek period in 2024.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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But many scientists and engineers believe nuclear propulsion offers the only realistic path for a sustainable campaign ferrying people between the Earth and Mars.—
Stephen Clark – Jun 3,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2025
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The Catalan filmmaker was able to provide a realistic depiction of her situation by choosing to emphasize the actual process of coping with the trauma, a process which can’t be rushed.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
3 June 2025
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My social media agency started with modest goals that seemed sensible for a new entrepreneur.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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His tombstone was flat and modest; people had left bouquets and stones.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Here are a few practical tips: When trying to use your phone, text – don't call.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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The gun industry also disputed Mexico’s argument that manufacturers deliberately produce military-style assault rifles and other weapons that, for both practical and aesthetic reasons, appeal to mobsters.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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“Down-to-earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down-to-earth. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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