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
Still, Squeri partly credited moving up at all to strenuous effort to burnish his homespun persona.
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Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Essentials offers fabrics with raw, homespun character.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2026
That year's pages showcased Richard Sears' talent for homespun, conversational copywriting in listings for watches, jewelry, saddles, carriages, musical instruments, revolvers and sporting goods interspersed with quality guarantees and customer testimonials.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
In true Pierce & Ward fashion, dialed-in glamour mingles with homespun effects.
—Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
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Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Essentials offers fabrics with raw, homespun character.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2026
That year's pages showcased Richard Sears' talent for homespun, conversational copywriting in listings for watches, jewelry, saddles, carriages, musical instruments, revolvers and sporting goods interspersed with quality guarantees and customer testimonials.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
In true Pierce & Ward fashion, dialed-in glamour mingles with homespun effects.
—Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for homespun
Recent Examples of Synonyms for homespun
Adjective
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That voice — warm but firm, clear yet folksy, deliberate and passionate — rings through every gallery, praising past heroes and encouraging future ones.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
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Bender and David thought Gore’s folksy delivery of complicated scientific and climatological information would lend itself to a documentary that might add urgency to environmental policy debates.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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This Texas beach town often flies under the radar, but those that are privy to its down-home charm and scenic vistas tend to come back season after season.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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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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“Homespun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homespun. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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