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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
The design is ultra soothing (there are ample natural textures and earthy neutrals, all set up in a spacious, airy floorplan), as is the surrounding forest and farm setting.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
This spice has an earthy smell with hints of ginger and orange scents.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
When filmmakers have tried to skew slightly earthier, as in Jacques Rivette’s 1985 version, the result is a sort of grungy take on traditional Gothic tropes.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
That means warm red hues, echoing the flicker of flames, glittering chandeliers, and touches of earthy browns abound for a moody blend of texture and light.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
This spice has an earthy smell with hints of ginger and orange scents.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
When filmmakers have tried to skew slightly earthier, as in Jacques Rivette’s 1985 version, the result is a sort of grungy take on traditional Gothic tropes.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
That means warm red hues, echoing the flicker of flames, glittering chandeliers, and touches of earthy browns abound for a moody blend of texture and light.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for earthy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthy
Adjective
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Wise and others have proposed creating the replacement spaces by reducing the width of a sandy berm that divides the Kellogg Park parking lot on the west side of Camino del Oro.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Mexico’s iconic Yucatan Peninsula is a place of contrasts, where impenetrable jungle meets wide open ocean, lush vegetation meets sandy shores, and vibrant energy meets pure serenity.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Taken individually, these trips are pragmatic exercises in economic statecraft.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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On the other Derya, who is more pragmatic.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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To test if soil is loamy, take a fistful with a gloved hand and ball it up in your palm.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
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Use a rich, well-draining, loamy soil mix rich in organic matter.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These will be the last figure skating medals awarded at the 2026 Games, and all three skaters are realistic contenders for the Olympic podium.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Practicing realistic scenarios beforehand is essential.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The walk to the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, which is hosting men’s and women’s competitions at the 2026 Olympic Games, is a muddy one.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
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Once the ground is thawed enough to be worked with—but not oversaturated or muddy-feeling—use a rake or roller to try and even things back out.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The specifications Issac 0 is a compact, stationary home robot designed for practical integration into the home.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Finally, a justice has to bring practical judgment to balancing competing interests when the legal text does not settle an issue, or the court acts as the leader for the entire state judiciary.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthy. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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