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willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly
the dog trainer was earthy, no-nonsense, and blunt—with us, as well as our dog
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Recent Examples of earthy
One flight up, the reception room is a restrained palette of calming blues, earthy browns, and grounding greens that highlights the room’s tall ceilings and leafy outside view.
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Busola Evans, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
The all-natural wax candle has an earthy scent with notes of sage and lavender.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
Add Fragrance That earthy pine scent is one aspect of a real tree that is difficult to part with when making the switch to faux.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
This fragrance begins with a zippy, bright orange note and then dries down to a warming, earthy floral.
—Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 5 Dec. 2024
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Busola Evans, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
The all-natural wax candle has an earthy scent with notes of sage and lavender.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
Add Fragrance That earthy pine scent is one aspect of a real tree that is difficult to part with when making the switch to faux.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
This fragrance begins with a zippy, bright orange note and then dries down to a warming, earthy floral.
—Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 5 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for earthy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthy
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This craggy rock, covered with squat, temple-like buildings, sandy stone, and dark, foreboding windows, is just a short boat trip from the town, and provides a fantastic backdrop to your stay.William Leigh, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Fast-draining sandy soils require more frequent watering than slower-draining clay soils, which benefit from infrequent yet deep watering that allows water to slowly penetrate deeper into the soil.Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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Under Frank, Riemer believes Brentford evolved from a dominant, possession-heavy Championship team to a more pragmatic one in the Premier League before becoming a more expansive outfit again following Toney’s sale to Al Ahli in the summer.Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Experts and residents of Idlib describe their governance as pragmatic and influenced by both internal and external pressure, with efforts to distance themselves from a jihadist past and gain international acceptance.Mostafa Salem, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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The realistic goal setting by prioritizing the skill-relevant courses has assisted our employees in effectively dealing with this FOMO.Praveen Andapalli, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The video has garnered more than 3.4 million views, captivating digital audiences with its hauntingly realistic portrayal of a bygone era.Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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At the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, heavy rains—likely influenced by the volcanic disruptions—turned the battlefield into a muddy quagmire, delaying Napoleon's attacks and aiding the Allied forces' eventual victory.Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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But in the Northeast and Midwest, that research points to a less concrete loss, of ice fishing and pond skating and dogsledding, and other parts of life that just aren’t as possible in a sopping wet, muddy winter.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Take this time to prepare for future energy needs with practical savings.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Over the decades, tote bags have evolved from practical workhorses into cultural currency, adapting to reflect the shifting identities of their carriers.Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthy. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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