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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
The natural fiber adds warmth, texture, and an earthy feel to any room while still feeling light and summery.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
BornToStandOut Drunk Lovers Eau de Parfum with Amber Probably the boldest and most decadent of the bunch, Drunk Lovers is a unisex option that takes a moodier turn with its earthy, woody profile.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
The rhythm section is downright molten, an understated, earthy sway beneath Davis’ soaring melodies.
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Natalie Weiner,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
There’s nothing quite like this group, whose thrilling vocal sound has been called both ethereal and earthy.
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Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
BornToStandOut Drunk Lovers Eau de Parfum with Amber Probably the boldest and most decadent of the bunch, Drunk Lovers is a unisex option that takes a moodier turn with its earthy, woody profile.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
The rhythm section is downright molten, an understated, earthy sway beneath Davis’ soaring melodies.
—
Natalie Weiner,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
There’s nothing quite like this group, whose thrilling vocal sound has been called both ethereal and earthy.
—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for earthy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthy
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As previously reported by PEOPLE, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force, the incident occurred on Tuesday, June 23, in Staniel Cay, a small, sandy island in the Exuma Cays.
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Think sandy feet, long lunches, morning coffee with the Pacific.
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From the European cultural point of view there was, here in the Mediterranean, a pragmatic culture which regarded the divine presence as self-evident.
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The Zmajevi are strong, aggressive and pragmatic – notably very dangerous from set-pieces.
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Fill the container with high-quality, loamy, well-draining potting mix.
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Grown as a perennial in zones 8 to 10 and as an annual elsewhere, this plant needs plenty of sun and sandy or loamy, well-draining soil.
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Arraez is the only Giants player that still has a realistic chance of advancing to Phase 2.
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While advanced games offer realistic simulations at the cost of pricey purchases and steep learning curves, simpler titles have won over players looking to kill a few minutes—or return to their youths.
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The rapid spread of the disease is exacerbated by the nature of gold mining, which involves muddy pits filled with miners surrounding the town.
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Catfish and carp, on the other hand, are true bottom feeders, hence the muddy flavor injection in their flesh.
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 When opinions clash, lead with practical care.
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As a practical example, the Knicks would love to bring Shamet back to the team next season.
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthy. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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