as in folksy
having or showing an unpretentious informality
his cracker-barrel campaign speeches strike a chord with voters
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Adjective
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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,
Dallas News,
9 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Modern art above the bed complements the minimalist vibe, while vintage nightstands and a statement chandelier add a homespun personality.—
Kate McGregor,
ELLE Decor,
21 Dec. 2022
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In the 1980s, mother-daughter duo The Judds, with their homespun songs and pure, family harmonies, were among several acts that helped return country music to a more rootsy sound.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2022
Adjective
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The region’s colloquial exclamation alamak, which is used to convey surprise and dismay, is also included in the list, though its exact origin is uncertain.—
Peter Guo,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2025
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Gorsuch used his short opinion on the dry topic of debt collection to declare a more colloquial style.—
Jill Barton,
The Conversation,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Knowing little about the sport and its culture, Lasso is expected to fail, but thanks to his down-home charm and desire for teamwork, AFC Richmond becomes unexpectedly successful.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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For Robbins, this down-home practicality is the point.—
Kyndall Cunningham,
Vox,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Cracker-barrel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cracker-barrel. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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