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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
These mushrooms have an earthy, nutty, aromatic flavor and a meaty texture.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
This root veggie is known for its deliciously sweet, earthy flavor and high vitamin C content.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 1 May 2026
Steep fresh or dried young leaves for a brew that’s earthy, slightly bitter and reminiscent of green tea without the caffeine.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Roots come across earthy and are often roasted as a caffeine-free coffee substitute.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
This root veggie is known for its deliciously sweet, earthy flavor and high vitamin C content.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 1 May 2026
Steep fresh or dried young leaves for a brew that’s earthy, slightly bitter and reminiscent of green tea without the caffeine.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Roots come across earthy and are often roasted as a caffeine-free coffee substitute.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for earthy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthy
Adjective
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Whatever the reason, the rest of the day, ghosts of my former selves appeared around every sandy corner.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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Middleton paired the sandy suit style with a cream blouse.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Prior to his first season leading LAFC, Dos Santos said his coaching style is more aggressive than pragmatic.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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But ahead of the Sky’s season-opening 98-83 win Saturday night against the expansion Portland Fire at the Moda Center, starting point guard Skylar Diggins voiced a pragmatic outlook on the team’s opening weeks of the season.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The dirt-only diamond was loamy and soft and home plate was totally submerged in a muddy puddle, a tributary of which also snaked down the third-base line.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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So tomato plants, for instance, need feedings every four to six weeks if planted in loamy soil to feed them at the start of flowering and fruiting.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When asked about a realistic amount that could be collected from the verdict, Butcher said the aim is to collect every non-exempt asset possible.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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At this point, those agitating against the merger might see their most realistic option being to lobby for conditions on the merger, such as job-protection guarantees or production minimums.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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During a recent visit by Fortune, Haushalter trudged through her muddy post-rain fields in high rubber boots.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Old hellebore varieties didn't generate much excitement with their muddy-colored blooms that turned their faces to the soil, but newer cultivars are bigger and brighter.—
Jamie McIntosh,
The Spruce,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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Capricorn December 22 – January 19 A sharp conversation could unlock practical momentum surprisingly fast today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
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What begins as one practical step could raise your profile significantly.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthy. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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