How to Use outdoorsy in a Sentence
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And in the canon of outdoorsy menswear, nothing can compete with washed and worn denim.
—Jim Moore, GQ, 21 Oct. 2017
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An outdoorsy client wanted a spot in the mudroom to rinse off his climbing gear.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2018
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Two, wood chips provide more of a wisp than a plume of smoke, so your food won’t have that brawny, outdoorsy flavor.
—Jim Shahin, sacbee, 5 Sep. 2017
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Two, wood chips provide more of a wisp than a plume of smoke, so your food won't have that brawny, outdoorsy flavor.
—The Washington Post, NOLA.com, 30 Aug. 2017
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The outdoorsy look was perfect for a day spent den building and making balloon rockets with the youngest scouts.
—Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2019
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Outdoorsy people will appreciate it, and not just for the fresh air.
—Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY, 26 May 2017
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Here's the latest forecast, plus a dramatic drone video over a scenic part of the Sacramento River to get you in the outdoorsy mood.
—Tony Bizjak, sacbee, 3 July 2018
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Simard is a warm, friendly, outdoorsy type with straight blond hair and a Canadian accent.
—Diàna Markosian, Smithsonian, 22 Feb. 2018
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Stretching from tip to tail are splash guards and overfenders that enunciate the more outdoorsy look.
—Sue Mead, Houston Chronicle, 21 Apr. 2020
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Null grew up in Princeton, West Virginia, in a family that wasn’t very outdoorsy.
—Eric Barton, Outside Online, 14 Nov. 2020
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Walking through the woods in heels and a form-fitting skirt might not be for everyone, but the offbeat outdoorsy moment is pure Gaga.
—Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 22 June 2017
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Or an outdoorsy vacation—say, a four-day hike in the Southern Alps of New Zealand—but staying overnight in lodges rather than tents.
—Cnt Editors, CNT, 28 Sep. 2017
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Well-groomed with a self-mocking sense of humor, Nonn may not seem like the conventional outdoorsy type.
—Tibor Krausz, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Apr. 2018
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Perhaps your mom is a bit more outdoorsy and would prefer to hit some hiking trails and explore nature?
—Eric Bowman, Fox News, 9 May 2017
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The outdoorsy shorts feature plenty of pockets to fit all of your hiking or everything day needs.
—James Love, Essence, 2 Aug. 2019
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There were sporty bears and princess bears, bears wearing superhero costumes, and bears decked out in outdoorsy flannel.
—Ann Norman, cleveland.com, 19 Dec. 2017
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Bomer plays an outdoorsy father to Wiggins’ indoorsy son.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2017
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Enter the 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness, the second example of the outdoorsy new trim level.
—Dan Edmunds, Car and Driver, 25 Oct. 2021
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge dressed casually for the family outing, wearing outdoorsy earth tones and sweaters.
—Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 Aug. 2019
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Sarah Palin has cultivated this image of a down-home, folksy, outdoorsy woman.
—Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2018
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And then there are the types of amenities that are unique to Denver’s outdoorsy lifestyle, like ski-storage rooms, or kayaks that residents can borrow to use on nearby rivers.
—Candace Jackson, WSJ, 12 Oct. 2017
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His parents were slightly apprehensive, but the sport was well-suited for their outdoorsy son.
—Karen Pilarski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2018
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For an even more outdoorsy experience, guests at Coburg Coastal Camp inhabit eco-chic tents on a bluff overlooking the sea.
—Brandon Presser, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Jan. 2020
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This apartment also marries its artsy side with its outdoorsy side.
—Troy L. Smith, cleveland.com, 10 Apr. 2018
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There’s an outfitter store downtown that sells outdoorsy Babcock Ranch merch and activewear.
—Dyllan Furness, Ars Technica, 25 Feb. 2018
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This month, sleep under the stars at one of the wooden A-frame tents at the Eastwind Hotel & Bar, which also has conventional rooms for less outdoorsy travelers.
—Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2019
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The duchess dressed down for the outdoorsy engagement, sporting skinny jeans and See by Chloé combat boots while making pizza with youngsters outdoors.
—Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Jan. 2019
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Back in the forties and fifties, women wore a lot of makeup and lipstick and eyeliner but Jackie embraced an outdoorsy American look.
—Liz McNeil, PEOPLE.com, 28 July 2019
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There's no shortage of outdoorsy action here, but this house nestled near a national park can also be a tranquil escape.
—Nikki Delamotte, cleveland.com, 10 May 2018
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Many matches later, Silverstein and Stuart Mackintosh, an outdoorsy man with a goofy side -- Silverstein said with the sound of a grin -- are engaged to wed.
—Lily Jackson | Ljackson@al.com, al, 19 Mar. 2020
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