grounded
adjective
ground·ed
ˈgrau̇n-dəd 
: mentally and emotionally stable : admirably sensible, realistic, and unpretentious
remains grounded despite all the praise and attention
see also ground entry 2
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But even as her audience has grown, Marshall’s advice to aspiring content creators has stayed simple and grounded.
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Garrett described his sister as a devoted and grounded mother.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
For now, The Robot Studio's fleet of humanoids will remain grounded.
—J.d. Miles, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Faith helps leaders remain grounded when circumstances shift, when pressure rises, and when the future feels uncertain.
—Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Garrett described his sister as a devoted and grounded mother.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
For now, The Robot Studio's fleet of humanoids will remain grounded.
—J.d. Miles, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Faith helps leaders remain grounded when circumstances shift, when pressure rises, and when the future feels uncertain.
—Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
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“Grounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounded. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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