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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
Choose classic ivory for a clean, neutral base or opt for the artichoke green shade to lean into fall’s earthy palette.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
When chef John Williams first tasted sauce périgourdine at nineteen, he was captivated by the combination of earthy truffle, sweet Madeira and Port, and savory veal stock.
—Joel Hart, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Martin, who is also the Global Director of Artistry at Tatcha, wanted a scent that was greener and earthier.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
That earthy lemongrass flavor predominates, and the cheese somewhat mellows the spice.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
When chef John Williams first tasted sauce périgourdine at nineteen, he was captivated by the combination of earthy truffle, sweet Madeira and Port, and savory veal stock.
—Joel Hart, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Martin, who is also the Global Director of Artistry at Tatcha, wanted a scent that was greener and earthier.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
That earthy lemongrass flavor predominates, and the cheese somewhat mellows the spice.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthy
Adjective
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For ten days in July, fighter jets roared, infantry exchanged fire in crowded streets, and mobile missile launchers twirled their payloads from sandy beachheads as part of its annual Han Kuang exercises.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Beach Club Villas will occupy 23 beachfront parcels, each one acre with about 150 feet of sandy beach frontage, with prices beginning at $7 million for the land.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Spanberger, who served in the CIA before running for Congress in 2018, has cultivated a reputation as a pragmatic centrist.—
Margaret Barthel,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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The people of Gaza desperately need pragmatic solutions.—
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Certain closet staples are well worth investing in, but finding comparable styles at a more affordable price point can make building a solid seasonal wardrobe more realistic.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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But Kerr realistic enough to know that likely won’t happen.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Many of the town’s colorful homes, historical buildings and lush greenery have been reduced to piles of rubble that litter the now-muddy ground.—
Devon Sayers,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Ten years ago, while using GPS and weather-monitoring equipment, researchers developed a theory that a combination of ice, sunlight, rain, and high winds creates a scenario where the stones could feasibly be pushed across the firm but muddy surface of the former lake.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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Temple Street 3-Tier Shelf with Cabinet Pottery Barn’s Temple Street Shelf offers a polished, practical storage solution for any room that needs a little extra organization.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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To that end, Beam will also offer practical training sessions and workshops that allow production companies and other entertainment business to better migrate members of their teams to digital workflows.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthy. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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