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Adjective
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One is a sick herb; the other is a hick Serb.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
18 Nov. 2021 -
Rimac moved to Germany at age 2 and then to an independent Croatia in his early teens, where he was teased for his hick Bosnian accent.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2021
Adjective
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This combined with the folksiest possible man being selected for the vice-presidential candidate?—
Ali Barthwell,
Vulture,
7 Aug. 2024
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At the traditional coaches pregame press conference Sunday, Dykes was in two-minute offense mode, blending insight with a folksy nature.—
Dallas News,
Dallas News,
9 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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This year's countrified holiday music program will be hosted by Amy Grant and Trisha Yearwood and feature a night of spirited Christmas classics.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
3 Dec. 2024
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In the rendition, recorded live at BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge, Beabadoobee recasts Carpenter’s acerbic pop-rock hit into something gentler, with a slightly countrified, acoustic-guitar-and-strings arrangement — almost how the Corrs would’ve done it.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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The eatery, known for its down-home country cuisine, introduced a slate of sweet and savory dishes on its new seasonal menu, which rolled out in restaurants nationwide Feb. 11.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
12 Feb. 2025
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Taylor Swift spent the game in a box with the Haim sisters and Ice Spice, loyally watching her team go down to defeat, in a down-home Daisy Dukes outfit.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This approach gives a more rustic feel to their menu, one that fully works with their business model of local, homegrown, and rustic foods.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2025
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This oil-rubbed, bronze sconce features three lightbulb holders and has a vintage, rustic feel that fits right into the countryside vibe while remaining timeless.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Hickish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hickish. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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