1
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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2
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthborn
Adjective
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The new study suggests, however, that records of ancient tsunamis may be found in the form of amber and other terrestrial material deposited in deep-sea sediments.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
15 May 2025 -
Official records such as local gazettes and county chronicles didn’t have any information about the porpoises — only terrestrial megafauna like tigers and elephants, species that have frequent conflict with humans.—
Marlowe Starling,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the seemingly simple act of plugging and unplugging was handled exclusively by human operators.—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
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Her stories serve a dual purpose: to entertain while offering profound insights into our society and the complexities of the human experience.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Symmetry through recurrent objects entered in the frame is common, with temporal match-cuts employed to take us from day to night, or even sunlight to surrounding snow.—
David Katz,
IndieWire,
18 May 2025
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The temporal system divides daylight into six variable-length periods that vary with the season.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Topline While still challenged by outdated technology and a chronic air traffic controller shortage, Newark Liberty International Airport is facing flight delays Wednesday due to something more mundane: weather conditions.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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As the narrative unfolds, her mundane tasks take a playful turn, with suggestive dance moves punctuating her daydreams, until Wheeler suddenly appears unannounced, leaving both characters caught in a moment of shy intrigue.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Rendering is a process that transforms animal by-products, like leftover meat and fats...and yes, chicken feet, into usable materials, such as animal feed, fuel, and other industrial products.—
Phil Kafarakis,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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One study of about 200 Korean scientists found that animal researchers had significantly higher anxiety scores than non-animal researchers.—
Celia Ford,
Vox,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Their parents have long since left this earthly plane.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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The lower the figure of magnitude, the brighter the star and Sirius is one of only four stars seen from our earthly perspective with a negative magnitude (-1.45).—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In this new role, Lindsey will lead the strategic design and development of exhibits and physical experiences at the Amazeum and with partner institutions across the region.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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Two runs in the sixth came courtesy of a mental error and a physical error by the Rockies.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Katy Perry brought a few earthbound things with her during her 10-minute trip to outer space.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
15 Apr. 2025
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Other previewing productions made fine box office showings, if more earthbound than the starry mega-grossers.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Earthborn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthborn. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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