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as in humble
not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness
we were all impressed by how down-to-earth the movie star turned out to be
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as in pragmatic
willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly
a down-to-earth guidance counselor who is frank in telling students which colleges they're likely to get into
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Recent Examples of down-to-earth
Top-notch casting is the cherry on top, with Lily James as the supremely likable Cinderella, Richard Madden as her down-to-earth prince, Cate Blanchett as the detestable stepmother with her own imperfect backstory, and Helena Bonham Carter as one lovably flighty fairy godmother.
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Laurie Berkner The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford Hipper than Raffi, more down-to-earth than The Wiggles, Laurie Berkner brings a pop-folk edge to children’s songs.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
With its vibrant base village, Snowmass strikes the perfect balance between sophisticated amenities and down-to-earth charm, offering a welcoming atmosphere where families can truly unwind.
—Caroline Tell, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The ethos resonates with Lugano’s down-to-earth yet powerful clientele so much so that the company persuaded eight of its VIPs to star in its latest ad campaign free of charge.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2025
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Laurie Berkner The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford Hipper than Raffi, more down-to-earth than The Wiggles, Laurie Berkner brings a pop-folk edge to children’s songs.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
With its vibrant base village, Snowmass strikes the perfect balance between sophisticated amenities and down-to-earth charm, offering a welcoming atmosphere where families can truly unwind.
—Caroline Tell, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The ethos resonates with Lugano’s down-to-earth yet powerful clientele so much so that the company persuaded eight of its VIPs to star in its latest ad campaign free of charge.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for down-to-earth
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Like a cat with nine lives, the building has undergone multiple renovations since its humble start as a savonnerie, or soap factory, in 1630.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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What began as a humble mom-and-pop grocer and butcher shop a century ago is now a well-greased sausage factory, selling its products to big-name distributors such as Shamrock Foods, US Foods and Sysco, which get them to major sporting venues such as Ball Arena and Coors Field.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2025
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Harvard's response has been both principled and pragmatic.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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But trying to tell the wide-eyed students that trees are soulless breaks Janine’s determination to remain pragmatic.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2025
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Episodes 5 and 6 inverted the relationship between abrasive eldest boy Saxon and the meek baby of the family, Lochlan.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
31 Mar. 2025
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Ahead of the clash with Bournemouth, Guardiola has said not even victory in the competition would salvage the poor showings in the Champions League and meek surrender of the Premier League title.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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One path leads to more realistic pricing that reflects the true cost and value of these advanced systems.—
Andrew Filev,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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An incredibly realistic short almond nail set that may just have your friends fooled.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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That adds up to more than a modest, marginal performance boost.—
John Kannapell,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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While there may be some modest concerns about his defensive impacts, Pionk is logging more than 22 minutes per night on the NHL’s best regular-season team.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Having a team that combines data science with operational expertise can help ensure that AI solutions are practical and aligned with business goals.—
Akash Khurana,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Our conversation revolved around the following 10 practical lessons for building transformational leadership teams.—
Brendan Keegan,
Rolling Stone,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Down-to-earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down-to-earth. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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