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willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly
the dog trainer was earthy, no-nonsense, and blunt—with us, as well as our dog
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Recent Examples of earthy
As the beets cook, their earthy juices will release into the pan and mingle with the generous glug of oil used to coat the beets.
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Wire Report, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
Greenery adds a vibrant, earthy touch to rooms, and this scalloped planter adds an extra charming element.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Rich shades of indigo, smokey grays and earthy over-dyes are leading color trends for Fall/Winter 2026-2027, and denim mills are achieving these hues with methods that reduce their environmental footprint.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Apr. 2025
With orange-red skin and golden flesh, the result is less earthy and astringent and can be eaten raw.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
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Wire Report, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
Greenery adds a vibrant, earthy touch to rooms, and this scalloped planter adds an extra charming element.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Rich shades of indigo, smokey grays and earthy over-dyes are leading color trends for Fall/Winter 2026-2027, and denim mills are achieving these hues with methods that reduce their environmental footprint.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Apr. 2025
With orange-red skin and golden flesh, the result is less earthy and astringent and can be eaten raw.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for earthy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthy
Adjective
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Sifting through the sandy dirt on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt, archaeologists expected to find something.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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As an urban beach, one side is flanked by high-rises and it can be crowded, but its wide, sandy stretch is easily reachable via a gradual flight of stairs.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Harvard's response has been both principled and pragmatic.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 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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The two groups meet on a muddy basketball court, and fight.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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She’s worn her pair over muddy trails, through waterfalls, and more.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This functionality reflects a broader brand focus: making fitness practical and easy to fit into daily life.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
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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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthy. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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