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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Her fashion choices, like her palette, position Black life as both every day and sublime, grounded and expansive.
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Najha Zigbi-Johnson, Essence, 30 Apr. 2025
Again, these CEOs might be flying at too high an altitude and may want to consider AI projects that are a little more grounded and easy to manage.
—Tim Houlne, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
This comment reflects Hart's preference for a more grounded, realistic approach to professional wrestling.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Here, after this journey, his voice is lower and more grounded.
—Leah Lu, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
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Najha Zigbi-Johnson, Essence, 30 Apr. 2025
Again, these CEOs might be flying at too high an altitude and may want to consider AI projects that are a little more grounded and easy to manage.
—Tim Houlne, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
This comment reflects Hart's preference for a more grounded, realistic approach to professional wrestling.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Here, after this journey, his voice is lower and more grounded.
—Leah Lu, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Grounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounded. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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