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willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly
the dog trainer was earthy, no-nonsense, and blunt—with us, as well as our dog
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Recent Examples of earthy
There’s an earthy warmth to the entire album, as if it were recorded over a late-night campfire session.
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Abigail Covington, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2025
The collection leaned heavily on earthy tones, reflecting the dusty, dark hues of fall and winter across various materials and textures.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Feminine floral notes, warm earthy hints, subtle citrus touches, robust musky undertones—there are so many fragrance types to explore, and 2025 is seeing the resurgence of a nostalgic array of perfume notes: sweet and gourmand.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
In contrast, robust strains with earthy or spicy undertones find their perfect partner in bold reds like Cabernet Sauvignon.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
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Abigail Covington, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2025
The collection leaned heavily on earthy tones, reflecting the dusty, dark hues of fall and winter across various materials and textures.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Feminine floral notes, warm earthy hints, subtle citrus touches, robust musky undertones—there are so many fragrance types to explore, and 2025 is seeing the resurgence of a nostalgic array of perfume notes: sweet and gourmand.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
In contrast, robust strains with earthy or spicy undertones find their perfect partner in bold reds like Cabernet Sauvignon.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthy
Adjective
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Take a beach day and relax along the sandy shores of Lake Carlos, or opt for waterskiing in the clear waters of Lake Le Homme Dieu.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 Mar. 2025
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The park has a 1,200-feet wide sandy beach, picnic facilities and a playground.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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One faction is taking a pragmatic approach that appeals to voters in the middle, while others want more action, such as protests and interruptions like U.S. Rep. Al Green's (D-Texas) at the president's joint address to Congress.—
Mike Allen,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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This state-federal split reflects a pragmatic approach designed to maintain market flexibility while ensuring sufficient regulatory oversight at the federal level.—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Now in its 46th year, This Old House, originally hosted by Bob Vila, is a pioneer in the genre with a realistic renovation of projects on older homes, helpful information, a sense of authenticity, and a reliable source for DIY home improvement knowledge.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Users will be able to layer development proposals over realistic cityscapes, enabling them to see how new buildings would appear in relation to existing structures.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The machinery has previously saved elephants from mud pits, rescued dogs from rivers and even removed camels out of muddy swamps.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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The Ukrainians have a name for this muddy season: bezdorizhzhya.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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What started as a practical swap in immigrant communities became a beloved holiday meal—one that still brings people together, even as its form continues to change.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Here's some step-by-step, practical advice about how to keep your toaster oven clean— and advice on how to clean it when all seems lost.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthy. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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