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Recent Examples of earthy With Chicago vehicles coated in a thin film of earthy particles, Chicago’s car washes had a banner Saturday. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025 Açaí Berries Açaí berries are tiny fruits with deep purple skin and an earthy, slightly bitter taste. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 12 May 2025 For whatever reason, the sharp, earthy bite of green onion goes well when mingled with a sting of saltiness. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 May 2025 This trend is highlighted by Pantone’s choice of Mocha Mousse as its 2025 Color of the Year, emphasizing warm and earthy tones, wood-like structures and beige undertones. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for earthy
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Adjective
  • The massive 11-story, 404-room resort has a 100,000-square-foot indoor waterpark and a 4.5-acre outdoor lagoon with sandy beaches—that’s in addition to a conference center, family entertainment center, an amphitheater and event lawn, as well as retail shops.
    Anne Roderique-Jones, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
  • This California dream destination sees visitors flock year-round to experience its sandy beaches and vibrant nightlife, but what many may not know is that the city imposes a substantial 15.5% tax on total accommodation bookings.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Adjective
  • The daughter of a generous and pragmatic father who worked for the Internal Revenue Service and a mother who wore a suit of armor over a devastating diagnosis.
    Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 22 May 2025
  • Many refugee writers demonstrate awareness of the fact that telling stories serves ends both personal and pragmatic, therapeutic and bureaucratic.
    Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 21 May 2025
Adjective
  • Shutting down all gas plants isn’t realistic, at least not yet; even California still depends on gas for one-third of its electricity.
    Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
  • On Thursday, Hutchinson was asked how realistic a return would’ve been.
    Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Adjective
  • The three-year-old thoroughbred finished ahead of 18 other horses on a muddy track at Churchill Downs Racetrack on May 3 but will not be looking to repeat the feat at the Pimlico Race Course on Saturday.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
  • The 2025 Kentucky Derby endured showers and the horses ran on a muddy track.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Adjective
  • States warn there could be 'unprecedented chaos' Jeremy Feigenbaum, a lawyer representing the states challenging Trump's policy, stressed the practical problems of not having a national standard for citizenship while the executive order is being litigated.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 16 May 2025
  • But overall, this affordable bed frame offers a good mix of pleasant aesthetics and practical storage solutions.
    Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 15 May 2025

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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthy. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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