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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
Customers were consistently trickling through the doors; the brick shop features large windows and warm earthy colors, tucked just inside the SoHo Lofts Condominiums.
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Rosemary adds strong earthy, pine-like flavor to chicken dishes, cocktails, and baked goods.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Where To Stay To mark its 20th anniversary, Four Seasons Silicon Valley refreshed its suites with soft neutrals, earthy tones, and coastal hues inspired by the landscapes that surround Silicon Valley.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
Bold color combinations like yellow, pink, and olive prove burgundy works surprisingly well with vibrant or earthy hues, creating outfits that feel rich, balanced, and fashion-forward.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 5 June 2026
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Rosemary adds strong earthy, pine-like flavor to chicken dishes, cocktails, and baked goods.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Where To Stay To mark its 20th anniversary, Four Seasons Silicon Valley refreshed its suites with soft neutrals, earthy tones, and coastal hues inspired by the landscapes that surround Silicon Valley.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
Bold color combinations like yellow, pink, and olive prove burgundy works surprisingly well with vibrant or earthy hues, creating outfits that feel rich, balanced, and fashion-forward.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthy
Adjective
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The region is diverse and scenic, with sandy beaches, coastal castles and remote wilderness in close range of one another.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Accessibility for those with mobility impairments Not recommended for people with disabilities, including because of the arrival by amphibious plane, as well as the many uneven stone steps and sandy trails on the islands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Tharmarajah provides a great balance of comic relief and utter poignance, explaining his survival techniques as an orphan, carving out a pragmatic path in life leading to a particular kind of soaring.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Going through the pandemic and losing a lot of people, and a lot of people losing faith and hope, and being someone who also performed military service, Ali’s a person who has to be a bit more pragmatic about death.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The plant prefers rich, loamy, well-draining soil.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
8 June 2026
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How To Use Traditional Fertilizers Tomatoes thrive in loamy soils with good drainage and high organic matter content.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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However, rather than moving in any extreme direction, Korkmaz said the Turkish mill is seeing demand for realistic pieces combined with stronger finishes, bolder aesthetics and more attitude.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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How can American democracy remain healthy if conservatives and Republicans won’t accept the results when their candidates lose — even candidates who never had a realistic chance of winning?—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Her muddy blond hair, on the other hand, found middle ground between the hyper-trendy wet look and the classic straight hair tuck, featuring loose, sleek waves courtesy of stylist Laini Reeves.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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The rescue team was able to pump enough water out of the system for four miners to crawl out of the muddy abyss on Saturday, authorities said.—
Aicha El Hammar Castano,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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According to China Daily, several Chinese automakers and battery manufacturers are accelerating commercialization efforts, viewing the technology as a practical path toward improved battery performance without the manufacturing challenges associated with fully solid-state designs.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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The tiny house features a practical interior with two bedrooms – plus a sofa bed for guests – and has multiple options available, including off-grid functionality.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 June 2026
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthy. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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