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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
The glassy, 36-story building offers an appealingly down-to-earth, accessible, community-minded style of luxury that’s right at home in a city renowned for its food, culture, and friendliness.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Buchanan also loved meeting the big-name architects the group brought to Dallas — who in turn seemed to naturally gravitate to the down-to-earth Dallasite with the warm demeanor and beautiful smile.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Skeptical homeowners in the area, however, have helped slow the community’s growth, noting that taller buildings resembling Oakland’s downtown apartment towers would fundamentally alter Rockridge’s down-to-earth feel.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Plans for a sequel are already underway, along with further collaborations including global ocean trusts, bridging the gap between meaningful topics and down-to-earth eco-conscious actions.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Buchanan also loved meeting the big-name architects the group brought to Dallas — who in turn seemed to naturally gravitate to the down-to-earth Dallasite with the warm demeanor and beautiful smile.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Skeptical homeowners in the area, however, have helped slow the community’s growth, noting that taller buildings resembling Oakland’s downtown apartment towers would fundamentally alter Rockridge’s down-to-earth feel.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Plans for a sequel are already underway, along with further collaborations including global ocean trusts, bridging the gap between meaningful topics and down-to-earth eco-conscious actions.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for down-to-earth
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While many people have been introduced to English choral services through the angelic voices of the choristers in flowing robes and Elizabethan ruffs who sing at royal weddings and carol services, choirs perform every day in much more humble settings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Colagreco’s hero restaurant espouses a sustainable gastronomy—in this case, elevating the humble British vegetable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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But where mom jeans have a more relaxed and pragmatic feel, granny jeans are slightly more refined and put together.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
5 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, Gen Z workers—more pragmatic about job security and pay—are taking a fresh look.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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That included a meek loss in Toronto, with Murray not participating on the second night of a back-to-back following a blowout loss at Detroit.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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The other, meek and mild-mannered.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Mar. 2026
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Alvarez’s €500million release clause is not a realistic figure for any buying club, let alone one with Barca’s financial issues.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The latter option is more realistic.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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But while many strategists still forecast at least a modest advance, investors are wary of a minefield of risks.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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The short arms and modest testing cap the ceiling a bit, but the floor looks like a useful NFL backup with spot-starter appeal.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Dealings with co-workers will be practical but sympathetic.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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The stars favor practical compassion, where optimism pairs with accountability and follow-through.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Down-to-earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down-to-earth. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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