EARTHBORN Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

earthborn

adjective

ˈərth-ˌbȯrn

Definition of earthborn

as in terrestrial

having to do with life on earth especially as opposed to that in heaven turned away from earthborn concerns during the High Holidays

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as in human

relating to or characteristic of human beings he claims to be above such earthborn concerns as material comfort

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Adjective

Future clients could include logistics operators and those surveilling maritime regions with limited terrestrial infrastructure.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 July 2026
That many digits might seem gargantuan by terrestrial standards, but computers deal with much bigger.

— Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 13 July 2026

Definition of terrestrial

Adjective

Aquarius has played host to researchers observing the marine life around them, studying the effects of long term pressure on the human body, learning best practices for remote robotic surgery and even growing food and fungi underwater.

— Alex Harris July 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Companies are also experimenting more with AI in online dating and social networking, raising questions about how technology will affect human interaction.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of human

Adjective

Research shows that drops in hormones actually shrink the volume of gray matter in a woman’s hippocampus and frontal and temporal cortices, which are key for memory and executive function.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 July 2026
An autopsy report obtained by Entertainment Weekly states that multiple bilateral temporal calvarial fractures and a brain injury were also revealed.

— Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026

Definition of temporal

Adjective

Her most popular videos often feature her doing mundane things like brewing tea or lighting a candle.

— Shannon Carlin, Time, 14 July 2026
But defaulting to something physical, even something as mundane as folding a shirt, leaves me feeling more restored (and productive) than a 15-minute scroll session ever did.

— Allison Palmer July 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

Definition of mundane

Adjective

Computer models and other non-animal testing methods still aren’t the best available science, critics contend.

— Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
The charity reports a 70% increase in multi-animal incidents across England and Wales since 2021, defining such cases as those involving 10 or more animals.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026

Definition of animal

Adjective

The actual viewing success will depend more on earthly considerations, however, including cloud cover and the extent of light pollution.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 6 July 2026
Khamenei, who led the Islamic Republic for 37 years out of its 47-year history, is regarded by many supporters as the earthly representative of the Hidden Imam, the 12th imam who, according to Shi’ite belief, disappeared in the ninth century.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 3 July 2026

Definition of earthly

Adjective

One way to begin is with the mental and physical reset provided by the Crossings Ceremony, the most recent addition to Miraval Austin’s Life in Balance Spa offerings.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
Only people whose physical condition prevents them from doing so would be allowed to receive assistance from a doctor or a nurse.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026

Definition of physical

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