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as in humble
not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness
we were all impressed by how down-to-earth the movie star turned out to be
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as in pragmatic
willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly
a down-to-earth guidance counselor who is frank in telling students which colleges they're likely to get into
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Recent Examples of down-to-earth
Hofstadter instead decided to test out a more down-to-earth approach.
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Lyndie Chiou, Quanta Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
Her accountant was very down-to-earth.
—Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
Not that the down-to-earth stage royal visualizes her name spelled out in lights.
—Matthew Gurewitsch, Air Mail, 16 Aug. 2025
However, the down-to-earth mom sees beyond the accolades and fame.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for down-to-earth
Lyndie Chiou, Quanta Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
Her accountant was very down-to-earth.
—Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
Not that the down-to-earth stage royal visualizes her name spelled out in lights.
—Matthew Gurewitsch, Air Mail, 16 Aug. 2025
However, the down-to-earth mom sees beyond the accolades and fame.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for down-to-earth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for down-to-earth
Adjective
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Even a humble vape pen could serve a website until too many curious visitors try to connect.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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Don’t include the humble brags.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Some suggested a pragmatic approach.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Knowing this reality, PlanAid and QikBIM serve as extensions of our thoughts, bridging creative notions with pragmatic tools.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Doherty, 30, is playing meek flower shop assistant Seymour in the treasured musical, about a strange and unusual plant that feeds only on human flesh and blood.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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What threatened to be a meek, straight-sets exit for the 13th seed went full-metal crazy on match point down when Bonzi was interrupted from serving it out after a photographer absent-mindedly walked onto the court.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This one, with its bright shades of gold, red, and orange, provides a pop of seasonal color, and the underlying wire looks like a realistic branch.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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According to Han, the dichotomy between the brothers’ maturity wasn’t meant to vilify Jeremiah but is actually a realistic depiction of how young men mature.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Combined with the tax credit and modest prices, making the jump to an EV now may be a wise decision.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Falling consumption keeps price hike modest – up only 15% over five years.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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From oversized coats and baggy denim to textured layers of suede and faux fur, the runways were filled with pieces that are not only chic but also practical.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Sep. 2025
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But no one had figured out how to make the effect powerful enough for practical use—until now.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Down-to-earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down-to-earth. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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