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as in pragmatic
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
Finally, its bottom notes round everything out with earthy notes like velvet musk, cedarwood, and white Amber for a woody touch that is incredibly addicting.
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Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 24 Jan. 2025
For lower cabinets, Hackl suggests earthy wood tones or deeper shades of green or blue used to ground the room.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
For those seeking a more distinctive aesthetic, the Bronze COSC variant features gradient dials in earthy tones paired with a bronze case that promises to develop a unique patina over time.
—Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
On the other hand, its earthy petrichor and oud notes will literally transport you to Count Orlok’s castle on a rainy night.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 22 Jan. 2025
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Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 24 Jan. 2025
For lower cabinets, Hackl suggests earthy wood tones or deeper shades of green or blue used to ground the room.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
For those seeking a more distinctive aesthetic, the Bronze COSC variant features gradient dials in earthy tones paired with a bronze case that promises to develop a unique patina over time.
—Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
On the other hand, its earthy petrichor and oud notes will literally transport you to Count Orlok’s castle on a rainy night.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 22 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for earthy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthy
Adjective
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In the Andaman Islands in the Indian Ocean, the seafloor is sandy and covered with short sea grasses.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
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Perched on a coastline of pure beauty, its sandy coves and rocky shorelines offer secret summer escapes without the crowds, while downtown, the art galleries, antique shops, and beer gardens are bustling with activity.—
Eliseé Browchuk,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But the underlying facts paint a different picture, suggesting pragmatic rather than political rationale.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
6 Feb. 2025
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The older-younger generational divide emerges in an entirely different way in the latter episodes, with a growing riff between pragmatic (some would say selfish) Gen Xers and more idealistic and collectivist (some would say guileless) younger millennial and Gen Zers.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Their owner, Steve Cohen, has the deepest pockets in the league, and re-signing Cease would be quite a realistic possibility.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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What teams from the greater Fort Worth area have realistic shots to compete for a title?—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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After selling out every home game in their brand new 11,500-seat stadium on the muddy Missouri River, The Kansas City Current made it to the semifinals before being forced to watch Orlando and Washington duke it out in their new home for the National Women’s Soccer League championship.—
Megan Schrader,
The Denver Post,
9 Feb. 2025
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Many of the encampments at colleges across Chicago were eventually dismantled by police, leaving lawn chairs and colorful student artwork dotting the muddy grass of campus quads.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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These exercises can involve bodyweight movements, resistance bands, free weights, or stability equipment to challenge your muscles in a dynamic and practical way.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
7 Feb. 2025
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The scheme was deprecated by NIST following research in 2016 that showed it could be broken in practical attacks to decrypt web and VPN traffic.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthy. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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