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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
Emerson likes to temper the earthy anxieties of her lyrics with the acknowledgement that life is, fundamentally, beautiful, and matches that sensibility with production that’s peppy without feeling overbearing.
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Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 21 Mar. 2026
Her technique called for bare feet instead of pointe shoes and gestures that were more sinuous and earthy than classical ballet.
—Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
The couple famously nudged the designer beyond his usual earthy minimalism, encouraging bolder, more playful touches—a shift that subtly carries through this East End retreat.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Here, Matcha Milk toys the line between sweet and earthy, blending macadamia milk and vanilla with black tea and matcha accord.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
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Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 21 Mar. 2026
Her technique called for bare feet instead of pointe shoes and gestures that were more sinuous and earthy than classical ballet.
—Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
The couple famously nudged the designer beyond his usual earthy minimalism, encouraging bolder, more playful touches—a shift that subtly carries through this East End retreat.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Here, Matcha Milk toys the line between sweet and earthy, blending macadamia milk and vanilla with black tea and matcha accord.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthy
Adjective
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Dozens of socks of all colors and fabrics arc overhead and rain down on the sandy pit.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2026
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Turrets rose above the desert palette, the sandy beige surroundings starkly contrasted by pops of royal blue and deep teal on rooftops and trims.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Many are pragmatic, serious, non-populists.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Every Connecticut citizen is better off from Lamont’s playbook of pragmatic resistance.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Generally speaking, light, loamy soil is ideal for a culinary garden, but a soil test will tell you what amendments your soil needs.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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Heavy soil will retain more moisture than airy sandy or loamy soils.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The bottom line Getting out of debt right now is less about finding a single perfect solution and more about taking targeted, realistic action based on your current situation.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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This one was far more realistic.—
Ella Chakarian,
Rolling Stone,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Also, prepare to navigate 27 miles of bumpy, at times muddy dirt roads to the trailhead.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Agents trekked through muddy terrain in the dark and eventually found Medina curled up in a ball next to a tree.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Your big vision is about to meet a practical checkpoint.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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His practical advice fares better than both his theories and his pallid attempts at profundity.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthy. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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