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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
Other notable properties on the list include the spectacular Oregon Tree House Getaway in Dallas, Oregon; the earthy Private Modern Tree House on Highland Farm in Chilliwack, British Columbia; and the luxe Casa en Mérida Centro in Mérida, Mexico.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Feb. 2025
The grand swimming pool serves as the centerpiece of outdoor living inviting you to soak up the epic vistas, while a lush orchard stocked with a variety of fruit trees adds an earthy touch to the landscape.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
The Pocahontas gown incorporates earthy almond and sand tones, while Snow White shimmers in ivory and mocha, and Ariel in iridescent pearl.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
The resulting wine sings with bright notes of sour cherries and raspberries before making way for a striking earthy finish.
—Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appétit, 11 Feb. 2025
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Feb. 2025
The grand swimming pool serves as the centerpiece of outdoor living inviting you to soak up the epic vistas, while a lush orchard stocked with a variety of fruit trees adds an earthy touch to the landscape.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
The Pocahontas gown incorporates earthy almond and sand tones, while Snow White shimmers in ivory and mocha, and Ariel in iridescent pearl.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
The resulting wine sings with bright notes of sour cherries and raspberries before making way for a striking earthy finish.
—Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appétit, 11 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for earthy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthy
Adjective
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The city and surrounding communities are also lined with sandy beaches and board-ready breaks.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2025
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On that sandy beach a decade ago, those men may have witnessed God’s holy army and the forces of Satan in their ancient battle.—
Lauren Green,
Fox News,
16 Feb. 2025
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That unpleasant character proposes Kasper join him and older, pragmatic Hasse (Christopher Wagelin) in robbing one of the city’s primary cash-handling operations, which services banks and other businesses.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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Perceptions of Emery as a pragmatic manager are outdated — his squad-building suggests a more relaxed, free-wheeling approach.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Yet others are realistic: any action here will anger some corner of the Democratic coalition that, at the moment, is far from unified or confident that their team in Washington knows what’s next.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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What is realistic is that Israel maintains permanent control over millions of Palestinians who lack basic rights and, indeed, moves toward the destruction of the Palestinian people through active expulsion and death.—
Isaac Chotiner,
The New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2025
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After selling out every home game in their brand new 11,500-seat stadium on the muddy Missouri River, The Kansas City Current made it to the semifinals before being forced to watch Orlando and Washington duke it out in their new home for the National Women’s Soccer League championship.—
Megan Schrader,
The Denver Post,
9 Feb. 2025
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Many of the encampments at colleges across Chicago were eventually dismantled by police, leaving lawn chairs and colorful student artwork dotting the muddy grass of campus quads.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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These exercises can involve bodyweight movements, resistance bands, free weights, or stability equipment to challenge your muscles in a dynamic and practical way.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
7 Feb. 2025
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Social organizations helping trans people tend to focus more on these very practical issues, like helping people find work.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthy. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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