earthlike

Definition of earthlikenext
as in sandy
consisting or suggestive of earth the basket of garden-fresh mushrooms had that typically earthlike smell

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sandy
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  • Wise and others have proposed creating the replacement spaces by reducing the width of a sandy berm that divides the Kellogg Park parking lot on the west side of Camino del Oro.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Mexico’s iconic Yucatan Peninsula is a place of contrasts, where impenetrable jungle meets wide open ocean, lush vegetation meets sandy shores, and vibrant energy meets pure serenity.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Earthlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthlike. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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