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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
Style-wise, the spring 2026 collection offered intriguing iterations on the Panama or toquilla hat in raffia or straw, including an earthy brown version with a dégradé band and a midnight blue style dotted in golden and copper rounded studs.
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Squash purées can add a velvety texture and earthy flavors to shaken and stirred drinks mixed with tequila, rum, or bourbon.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
This recipe is filled with smoky chicken, sweet pops of corn, and earthy beans.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
This fall, look for dresses in earthy or neutral tones—think browns, mossy greens, beige, black, or gray—that will suit an autumnal palette, with flat shoes with metallic, velvet, or patent leather detail in a complementary color.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 27 Sep. 2025
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Squash purées can add a velvety texture and earthy flavors to shaken and stirred drinks mixed with tequila, rum, or bourbon.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
This recipe is filled with smoky chicken, sweet pops of corn, and earthy beans.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
This fall, look for dresses in earthy or neutral tones—think browns, mossy greens, beige, black, or gray—that will suit an autumnal palette, with flat shoes with metallic, velvet, or patent leather detail in a complementary color.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthy
Adjective
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A number of factors contribute to the erosion of the Outer Banks barrier islands, including their low-lying and naturally sandy character, which leaves them vulnerable to shifting and wave action.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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If your soil is excessively sandy or slow-draining clay, consider a different type of turfgrass.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The concept for Lilith, as McLachlan and her co-founders—her agent, manager, and road manager at the time—make clear, was less ideological than pragmatic.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
30 Sep. 2025
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Slot’s more patient and pragmatic Liverpool is a reflection of a new reality, which Klopp himself acknowledges.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The combination of advances in science, technology—supercomputing and superconducting magnets—and, critically, money from AI hyperscalers and others makes fusion power a realistic option when the world is demanding much more electricity.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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But that's not always realistic, cost-effective, or convenient.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Boultier expresses similar views and suggests steering clear of muddy pastels like dusty lilac or pale mint green.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Similar heavy rains produced similar muddy results in 2014 and 2015.—
Dan Kelly
October 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Playful and practical John and Catherine’s grandchildren also have their own suite, though Catherine and Justice made the design choices for them.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Why not put all those periods of training camp work to practical use?—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthy. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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