as in folksy
having or showing an unpretentious informality
a beloved writer who was famous for dispensing his homespun philosophy of life in a weekly newspaper column
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Recent Examples of homespun
In true Pierce & Ward fashion, dialed-in glamour mingles with homespun effects.
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Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
Following Cook Real Hawai’i, this book expresses a more homespun, contemporary side of Hawaiian food, inclusive of the myriad Pacific influences that have gathered on the islands’ shores.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Another backlash player is the Tradwife movement with its viral vibe of birthing lots of babies with no pain killers, making bread from scratch, and selling homespun merch on Instagram.
—Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
Frank Ocean—who always has his ear to the ground for homespun indie rock—is a fan.
—Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026
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Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
Following Cook Real Hawai’i, this book expresses a more homespun, contemporary side of Hawaiian food, inclusive of the myriad Pacific influences that have gathered on the islands’ shores.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Another backlash player is the Tradwife movement with its viral vibe of birthing lots of babies with no pain killers, making bread from scratch, and selling homespun merch on Instagram.
—Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
Frank Ocean—who always has his ear to the ground for homespun indie rock—is a fan.
—Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homespun
Adjective
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But Kainerugaba lacks the public charisma and folksy style of Museveni, who has kept power in part by striking deals with his political rivals and even convincing some to serve in his government.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The folksy wisdom and jokes that were a staple of the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting for decades when Warren Buffett was leading the show will be missing Saturday, but shareholders still started lining up at midnight outside a Nebraska arena to listen to new CEO Greg Abel.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Keeping with the down-home vibe, there are fire pits, a vegetable garden, and a communal lodge hangout space.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Where Old-School Seafood Meets New Flavor What’s long worked is still working, but Cedar Key isn’t stuck in time; a handful of newer spots are adding creative flair to the mix without jeopardizing the island’s down-home identity.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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“Homespun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homespun. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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