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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
Made in Asheville, North Carolina, East Fork’s earthenware set has a down-to-earth vibe in refined silhouettes.
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 12 Apr. 2025
Blake Lively’s attempt to appear down-to-earth amid her bitter legal battle with Justin Baldoni, by working in the kitchen of a friend’s Connecticut doughnut shop, has seemingly backfired by triggering an investigation by local health officials.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
Her infectious energy and endless mantras leave her audience hanging on every word, while her spontaneous phone calls with her kids reveal her down-to-earth relatability.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The studio is a place to just be yourself, relax, and have a down-to-earth experience.
—Martine Thompson, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 12 Apr. 2025
Blake Lively’s attempt to appear down-to-earth amid her bitter legal battle with Justin Baldoni, by working in the kitchen of a friend’s Connecticut doughnut shop, has seemingly backfired by triggering an investigation by local health officials.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
Her infectious energy and endless mantras leave her audience hanging on every word, while her spontaneous phone calls with her kids reveal her down-to-earth relatability.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The studio is a place to just be yourself, relax, and have a down-to-earth experience.
—Martine Thompson, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for down-to-earth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for down-to-earth
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This match was brimming with goals and officiating controversy, and on the whole, the weekend was a humble reminder to everyone who dared question the chaos quotient in this league: The limit does not exist.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Amidst heated debate about what sneaker will take the Adidas Sambas’ crown for shoe du jour, Richie Grainge offered up the humble Reebok.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Harvard's response has been both principled and pragmatic.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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But trying to tell the wide-eyed students that trees are soulless breaks Janine’s determination to remain pragmatic.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Episodes 5 and 6 inverted the relationship between abrasive eldest boy Saxon and the meek baby of the family, Lochlan.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
31 Mar. 2025
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Ahead of the clash with Bournemouth, Guardiola has said not even victory in the competition would salvage the poor showings in the Champions League and meek surrender of the Premier League title.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The reality is that traditional university models aren’t a realistic option for some people.—
Arne Duncan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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Research rental markets carefully, weigh all the true costs of moving, and be realistic about whether a new salary offer truly offsets a higher cost of living.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Consensus estimates point to modest nonfarm payroll growth of 130,000 in April and the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.2%.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The funeral will be less formal than other papal funerals, with Francis having made changes last year around the process, including the use of a modest wooden coffin.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And her people immediately rushed to assist her in practical ways.—
Kathryn Jean Lopez,
National Review,
21 Apr. 2025
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Series Methodologies and practical guides for introducing research and scholarship in the classroom.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Down-to-earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down-to-earth. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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