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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
According to the institute, the earthy brown tone stands for calm and stability.
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Emma Mehl, Glamour, 21 June 2025
For something earthier and with inspiration far from the Midwest, there’s Tasting India’s Bombay Chili Crunch, which brings Indian cooking into conversation with Chinese chili oils.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
Willow: Willow is another beautiful pick for an earthy Taurus.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 June 2025
The color palette features earthy tones such as browns, beiges, blues and whites.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
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Emma Mehl, Glamour, 21 June 2025
For something earthier and with inspiration far from the Midwest, there’s Tasting India’s Bombay Chili Crunch, which brings Indian cooking into conversation with Chinese chili oils.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
Willow: Willow is another beautiful pick for an earthy Taurus.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 June 2025
The color palette features earthy tones such as browns, beiges, blues and whites.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for earthy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthy
Adjective
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Nestled in nine hectares of lush, landscaped gardens overlooking a long, sandy beach and the shimmering South China Sea, The Westin Resort & Spa Cam Ranh is a haven of tranquility and wellbeing.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
28 June 2025
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Chef Andre Fowles, a three-time Food Network Chopped Champion, remains a stalwart force in the Miss Lily family but has exchanged the grit and bustle of the urban neighborhood for the sandy beaches and resort-umbrella-ed nook of the Negril, Jamaica location.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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If the Islamic Republic could be replaced with something more pragmatic and less ideologically driven than Khomeini’s revolutionary doctrine, few in the Arab Gulf would mourn.—
H.A. Hellyer,
Time,
30 June 2025
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When a movie mentions money a lot, things can soon start to feel very pragmatic, cold, and anti-romantic.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Around-the-clock monitoring is crucial, yet building and staffing a 24/7/365 SOC isn't realistic for the typical small enterprise.—
Ricardo Villadiego,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Two, that the racing footage is incredibly realistic.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Fucci, who was staying near the Guadalupe River, filmed on her phone a torrent of muddy water flooding the road to her grandmother's house.—
Susan Miller,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
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Navy blue and sage green have become go-to choices but are losing their charm; opt for moody hues like muddy green, rust, or confident forest green instead.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Today’s Canadian nationalism, by contrast, arises from darker and more practical concerns.—
Stephen Marche,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2025
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Sierra Designs recently updated their award-winning Mobile Mummy, a practical and comfortable wearable sleeping bag originally released in 2014.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthy. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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