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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 earthy quality so prized in a Cabernet Sauvignon is due to a smidge of pyrazine, a volatile molecule more commonly found in peas and bell peppers; the gasoline note of an aged Riesling comes courtesy of a compound called TDN.
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Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
From calming blues and earthy greens to warm reds and soothing yellows, these paint colors are more than meets the eye.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Even though earthy neutrals are still dominating kitchen colors, white and gray are losing ground to shades of brown and off-white, according to the 2026 NKBA Kitchen trends.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
In a season marked by thicker textures and earthy tones, a breezy long skirt can add a sense of poetic lightness to an ensemble.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 3 Jan. 2026
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Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
From calming blues and earthy greens to warm reds and soothing yellows, these paint colors are more than meets the eye.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Even though earthy neutrals are still dominating kitchen colors, white and gray are losing ground to shades of brown and off-white, according to the 2026 NKBA Kitchen trends.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
In a season marked by thicker textures and earthy tones, a breezy long skirt can add a sense of poetic lightness to an ensemble.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 3 Jan. 2026
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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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Felix’s memoir-manifesto draws on Black radical poetic traditions to argue for the pragmatic power of poetry, and for language as a tool for liberation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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The winners of the Virginia and New Jersey governor’s races ran on a platform of being a little bit less divisive and trying to be more pragmatic.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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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Cameron Diaz’s clever accessory is a closet staple — check out even more practical belt bags to shop at Amazon below.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The brand makes outerwear that’s luxuriously stylish, but practical, too.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthy. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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