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as in pragmatic
willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly
the dog trainer was earthy, no-nonsense, and blunt—with us, as well as our dog
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Recent Examples of earthy
Black accents and warm shades converge in a color palette that interior designer Michelle Boudreau says was drawn from the surrounding environment – greens from cactus plants and earthy tones from rugged mountains framing the lush backyard.
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Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 2 May 2025
Some passionate fire and intellectual chemistry lights up May 6 to complement the earthy sensuality of Taurus Season, thanks to Venus in Aries sextiling Pluto in Aquarius.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 2 May 2025
For a warm, earthy taste, stir fresh or powdered turmeric into soups, stews, lentils, and legume dishes.
—Regina C. Windsor, Mph, Rdn, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2025
The hojicha was so earthy and coated my tongue, clinging to the fattiness of the oat milk.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
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Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 2 May 2025
Some passionate fire and intellectual chemistry lights up May 6 to complement the earthy sensuality of Taurus Season, thanks to Venus in Aries sextiling Pluto in Aquarius.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 2 May 2025
For a warm, earthy taste, stir fresh or powdered turmeric into soups, stews, lentils, and legume dishes.
—Regina C. Windsor, Mph, Rdn, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2025
The hojicha was so earthy and coated my tongue, clinging to the fattiness of the oat milk.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthy
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Bryan Cranston doled out $2.5 million back in 2007 for a 1940s bungalow along the northern edge of Southern California’s Ventura County coastline, primarily for its secluded stretch of sandy beach and endless ocean views.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
9 May 2025
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Originally built in 1928, the home sits on an elevated 1.11-acre land bluff with 200 feet of private sandy beach space.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Governance, therefore, needs a pragmatic approach tailored to organizational size, maturity and industry.—
Omar Turner,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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This is a pragmatic time to do it, as canceling the programs after Artemis III saves NASA billions of dollars in upgrading the rocket for a singular purpose: assembling a Lunar Gateway of questionable use.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2025
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Manually conducting a deep analysis for every ETF is simply not a realistic option, exposing investors to insufficient analysis and missing profitable opportunities.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Overall, however, the realistic outlook isn’t great for six of the Dolphins’ eight draftees to make an impact from scrimmage as rookies.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2025
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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
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Matches were crude and violent and played on muddy pitches.—
Pablo Maurer,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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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
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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 22 May. 2025.
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