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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for folksy
Adjective
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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
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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
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There are intimations of down-home prosperity, like horn blasts in the fog.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
21 May 2025
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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
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Twain dared to buck the expectations of critics by using the colloquial dialect and slang of those with little education.—
Kyra Davis Lurie
June 11,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2025
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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
Adjective
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Reservations are required for both the casual tasting and the picnic table.—
Katie Sweeney,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Pair it with sneakers, sandals, flats, and more for a casual yet stylish everyday look.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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In the hallways and informal corners of the convention center, old ideas resurfaced in sharper, more polished form.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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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 28 Jun. 2025.
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