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as in pragmatic
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
For a similar warmth, try mushroom, creamy white, or earthy paint tones.
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
The mineral- and woody-scented blend recreates the scent of breaking waves and driftwood for a result that’s fresh, earthy, and decidedly gender-neutral.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere, The Barn, which opens onto parkland, is earthy, jolly, and informal – blazing stone fireplace in winter, open to the elements and spilling out into the parkland-facing terrace in summer – and has laid-back brasserie-style menus (veggie burgers, chateaubriand, ribs, chicken pie et al).
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
And Greens Hardin is also drawn to earthy blues and greens when painting window trim.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
The mineral- and woody-scented blend recreates the scent of breaking waves and driftwood for a result that’s fresh, earthy, and decidedly gender-neutral.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere, The Barn, which opens onto parkland, is earthy, jolly, and informal – blazing stone fireplace in winter, open to the elements and spilling out into the parkland-facing terrace in summer – and has laid-back brasserie-style menus (veggie burgers, chateaubriand, ribs, chicken pie et al).
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
And Greens Hardin is also drawn to earthy blues and greens when painting window trim.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for earthy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthy
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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Taken individually, these trips are pragmatic exercises in economic statecraft.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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On the other Derya, who is more pragmatic.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Use a rich, well-draining, loamy soil mix rich in organic matter.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This cadence is frequent enough to keep dust and dirt from settling in, but realistic enough to make a consistent habit.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
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Trading back with one of the picks is realistic if the right offer is on the table.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The walk to the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, which is hosting men’s and women’s competitions at the 2026 Olympic Games, is a muddy one.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
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Once the ground is thawed enough to be worked with—but not oversaturated or muddy-feeling—use a rake or roller to try and even things back out.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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However, the expert warned that focusing on combat performance could push robot development away from typical industrial or service uses, because fighting requires extreme, short bursts of high-impact movement rather than steady, practical operation.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Daytrip Snack Boxes and the LoadOut GoBox are durable, practical upgrades for lunches, beach days, poolside drinks and gear storage.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthy. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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