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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
Swanky resorts, luxury apartments, galleries, and down-to-earth beachside shops create an active destination.
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AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
Keep your mind straight and realize that the AI is down-to-earth and a product of humankind’s ingenuity.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Great artists are simple and very down-to-earth people.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 9 July 2025
For the down-to-earth dresser, striped pajama sets from The Row or With Nothing Underneath will carry you from the beach to the street, while the more festive summer stylite may opt to go for something printed or crochet.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 July 2025
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AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
Keep your mind straight and realize that the AI is down-to-earth and a product of humankind’s ingenuity.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Great artists are simple and very down-to-earth people.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 9 July 2025
For the down-to-earth dresser, striped pajama sets from The Row or With Nothing Underneath will carry you from the beach to the street, while the more festive summer stylite may opt to go for something printed or crochet.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for down-to-earth
Adjective
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During the Depression, smart cooks came up with a way to make a delicious, family-friendly dessert that required the most humble ingredients.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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Today, the humble spud is the world’s third most important staple crop, providing critical calorie intake for billions of people.—
Jay Kakade
July 31,
New Atlas,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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There was a noticeable dip in his form last season after the turn of the calendar year but the 32-year-old represents a pragmatic option to people at United.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Ditto a handful of pragmatic choices that can easily be amended and improved as things evolve.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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In Kurosawa’s version, the chauffeur was an exceedingly meek man who got down on the floor to beg his stern shoe-manufacturer boss, played by the great Toshiro Mifune, to save his son.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2025
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Antoinette becomes a de facto leader when her meek husband crumbles under pressure.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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What was on offer back then is no longer realistic.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
2 Aug. 2025
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Another highlight comes in how the guys can playfully dance with one another in a garage, with their moves coming off more realistic and relatable than, say, a large K-pop group or a troupe of back-up dancers, which wouldn’t fit the laidback nature of the visual.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Prada is faring best among the worst with a modest 2% dip.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Universal background checks, modest waiting periods, restricting gun ownership for those with some mental illnesses, and those with a history of violent crime are examples of good gun control that most people support.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Cable remains a popular and practical internet solution for many households, especially where fiber isn't yet available.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Gillis and Trachtenberg explained how for the first time in the Predator movies, the face of the creature wasn’t practical, always a very challenging task, because nuanced emotional expressions were called for in which the alien was the hero.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
26 July 2025
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“Down-to-earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down-to-earth. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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