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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
Thyme and mushrooms have a natural affinity, mostly because mushrooms are innately earthy and rich, and thyme is floral and woodsy.
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Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
These snacks, treats, and sides complement and camouflage the earthier side of the plant in truly delicious recipes.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Fanning’s shoes were a grounding monochrome force in an otherwise colorful ensemble with earthy tones of green, brown and white.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
This brightness is anchored by the deep earthy bitterness of the Cynar, the Japanese Whiskey offers a soft grain finish, and the salt keeps the whole project from becoming too bitter.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
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Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
These snacks, treats, and sides complement and camouflage the earthier side of the plant in truly delicious recipes.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Fanning’s shoes were a grounding monochrome force in an otherwise colorful ensemble with earthy tones of green, brown and white.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
This brightness is anchored by the deep earthy bitterness of the Cynar, the Japanese Whiskey offers a soft grain finish, and the salt keeps the whole project from becoming too bitter.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for earthy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthy
Adjective
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The 46-year-old migrant stood on the sandy beach in flip-flops one morning watching a boat packed with other migrants leave without him.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Firefighters who rescued a dog that tumbled 40 feet off a sandy cliff over the ocean onto a ledge received plenty of rewards, California officials and news outlets reported.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Josh Marshall of Talking Points Memo, who is generally a pretty pragmatic progressive, sees a silver lining.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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While the marquee race was democratic socialist Zorhan Mamdani’s win as New York’s youngest Mayor in more than a century and its first Muslim in the role, two more pragmatic nominees prevailed in races for Governor of Virginia and New Jersey.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In 2024, New York state banned realistic school lockdown drills, barring the use of props, actors, or simulations.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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The common ingredients are incredible storytellers who are excited about trying to make a series that feels authentic and realistic, and maybe feels familiar, but in a way that also feels elevated and sophisticated.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The boots have deep, high-traction treads that grip muddy ground, mixed terrain, and even ice.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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So kids and adults alike can take a quick bathroom break without having to tramp through the interior, getting back to the outdoor activities of the day without peeling off muddy boots or clothes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Dirty Truths reminds us that renewal can be both beautiful and practical.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Nov. 2025
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The canals and pond, which were aggregately 193,000 cubic meters in volume and appear to have no practical purpose, would have taken 255,000 days of labor by a single individual.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthy. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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