grounded
adjective
ground·ed
ˈgrau̇n-dəd 
: mentally and emotionally stable : admirably sensible, realistic, and unpretentious
remains grounded despite all the praise and attention
see also ground entry 2
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On the weekends, throw on some slim sneakers to keep your look feeling more grounded.
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India Roby, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026
There is an opportunity here to create something timely, grounded and socially relevant.
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Now here comes HBO‘s Lanterns, which is taking a very grounded approach to the material.
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Future Snoops’ third color shift, Skin-Contact echoes this sentiment to feel more grounded.
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India Roby, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026
There is an opportunity here to create something timely, grounded and socially relevant.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
Now here comes HBO‘s Lanterns, which is taking a very grounded approach to the material.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
Future Snoops’ third color shift, Skin-Contact echoes this sentiment to feel more grounded.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Grounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounded. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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