How to Use down-to-earth in a Sentence

down-to-earth

adjective
  • Matty Matlock’s whole shtick is being a down-to-earth old person who rolls her eyes at the youths.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Don’t lose that grit, that down-to-earth, authentic commitment to other humans.
    Jane Thier, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Add even more texture with a fuzzy sweater and a suede jacket, and keep the accessories down-to-earth—dark sneakers and a crossbody will do the trick.
    Christina Holevas, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Read on for a rundown on the down-to-earth celeb’s homes throughout the years.
    Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2024
  • Pisces is gentle and dreamy, while Capricorn is strong and down-to-earth.
    Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 18 Feb. 2024
  • Hunter Doohan, 29, takes on the role of Galpin, whose down-to-earth vibe is a stark contrast to Wednesday's doom and gloom.
    Karli Bendlin, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2023
  • There’s a down-to-earth vibe, with a healthy mix of families and young people.
    Gloria Liu, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Not Speaking to the Locals New Zealanders are down-to-earth and friendly, and a smile goes a long way.
    Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2023
  • But off duty, Jason is a nice, normal, down-to-earth dude.
    William Earl, Variety, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Ahead of his new album The Fool dropping on April 20, longtime fans are seeing a more down-to-earth Adanowsky.
    Richard Villegas, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Her hair was worn down to give it a more down-to-earth vibe, and her jewelry was minimal.
    Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2024
  • But now, thanks to Kaia Gerber, the trend has acquired a more down-to-earth, everyday twist.
    Alex Kessler, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2023
  • What's more down-to-earth than a coffee table that's literally on the floor?
    Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 26 June 2023
  • Some of the more boring, down-to-earth undertakings will be the most beneficial in the long run.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 July 2024
  • And the quaint and verdant town of Caminha is the perfect place for a down-to-earth Virgo to enjoy their golden years.
    Nina Kahn, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2024
  • Think of the Irish coffee as the espresso martini’s older, more down-to-earth sibling—with an edge.
    Brittany Leitner, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2023
  • In more down-to-earth terms, New England Dairy notes that each of Connecticut’s dairy cows produces 128 glasses of milk a day.
    Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 28 Jan. 2024
  • Not every artist can get away with such a down-to-earth live show—for some artists the spectacle is as important as the music.
    Nabil Ayers, Fortune, 21 June 2023
  • That kind of gratitude is partially due to the down-to-earth Jersey-ness that binds Skid Row’s core members.
    Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 14 Mar. 2023
  • But Taylor is more down-to-earth, focused, friendly, at home in her hoodie and torn, baggie sweats.
    Steve Hochman, SPIN, 10 Mar. 2023
  • While some of her on-screen characters are all for sparkly green bikinis and hot pink mini skirts, the 48-year-old’s style is much more down-to-earth.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 18 July 2024
  • Both towns come alive in summer, when their population swells, but Tropea still feels a bit more down-to-earth.
    Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Add Earthy Accents Let nature and design unite in down-to-earth decor, even at Christmastime.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2024
  • He’s also shown a down-to-earth side, partly through social media video posts with his daughter, Hope.
    Steve Karnowski, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2024
  • Editor’s picks As brilliant artists go, Giane is down-to-earth.
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2023
  • The Mansion's down-to-earth and professional staff is what makes staying here truly unique.
    Lindsay Tigar, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2023
  • Despite the radical styling, the low-slung two-seater hides a down-to-earth electric motor producing 349 hp.
    Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 5 July 2024
  • The Irish actor seems like a pretty down-to-earth guy, and that may be partly because of his devotion to his family.
    Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 18 July 2023
  • Holladay came away from the movie impressed with Gosling’s dedication and his down-to-earth support for his stunt team.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Despite her rising fame, Alyssa remains down-to-earth and relatable.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 7 June 2023

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