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Adjective
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Gayner is an unabashed acolyte of the Berkshire way of doing things, right down to his company's portfolio of long-term investments in the stock market and a folksy apathy for quarterly earnings reports.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
11 Dec. 2025 -
Throughout the New England property, guests will be able to enjoy festive decor like garlands, flower arrangements, and an 18-foot Christmas tree trimmed with vintage glass ornaments and folksy felt-and-wood embellishments.—
John Ortved,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The look blended ornate embroidery with a Western spin, merging high fashion with Wilson’s countrified finesse.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 Nov. 2025
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Between Ojai and Ventura, kids can try their hand at line dancing, bocce, and other countrified activities at Old Creek Ranch & Winery.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Alison Brown is one of the players who is keeping bluegrass alive, accessible and friendly despite a lot of competition from other down-home popular music genres.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
5 Jan. 2026
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The down-home restaurant chain just announced a few new menu items, as well as a classic Southern dish, appearing on menus nationwide now.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Allen’s enduring affection for Keaton is as evident on the page as his insistence that Los Angeles (where Keaton was born and raised) is a hick town.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
13 Oct. 2025
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One is a sick herb; the other is a hick Serb.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
18 Nov. 2021
Adjective
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Decorative wood planks make for a rustic accent wall that naturally flows up to the ceiling.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Rounded ball points along the edge of this rustic mirror add some pizzazz without overwhelming the minimalist design.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Hickish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hickish. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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