as in homespun
having or showing an unpretentious informality a folksy manner that gives television viewers the feeling that they're visiting with a friend for an hour

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Recent Examples of folksy His impression of the Minnesota governor, who was selected, in part, for his ability to be folksy and relatable in these key battleground states, was nonexistent. Isabella Murray, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2024 This combined with the folksiest possible man being selected for the vice-presidential candidate? Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2024 At the traditional coaches pregame press conference Sunday, Dykes was in two-minute offense mode, blending insight with a folksy nature. Dallas News, 9 Jan. 2023 Leach was beloved by fans and the media for his folksy attitude and blunt interviews. Mark Osborne, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2022 See All Example Sentences for folksy
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Adjective
  • In Settings, users can choose from among hundreds of homespun labelling tools that flag or block certain posts in their feeds.
    Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Wrapped in coppery light and homespun outfits, her Nell is warm and wise, going some way toward filling the void where a more substantial story ought to be.
    Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • There are intimations of down-home prosperity, like horn blasts in the fog.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 21 May 2025
  • The remark was a nod to a constant, low-grade stream of criticism that Crockett’s down-home demeanor must be a front to win country music fans.
    Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • So what follows is the colloquial Q&A, more or less unedited, from my email exchange with that reporter.
    George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
  • The Small House at Allington by Anthony Trollope Trollope is a more colloquial writer.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 May 2025
Adjective
  • The woman’s friend and the casual man spend time every few weeks, play pool, and text daily.
    Stephanie Guerilus, People.com, 7 June 2025
  • For casual poolside wear, the Swingy Tie-back Beach Dress is a top-notch pick at $41, while the Gathered Popover Dress is another standout at $53.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2025
Adjective
  • There have been informal talks between the clubs, but Newcastle, who are keen to avoid paying inflated fees, have alternative options.
    George Caulkin, New York Times, 13 June 2025
  • Poor areas with informal housing were the worst affected, government officials said.
    Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025

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“Folksy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folksy. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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