as in homespun
having or showing an unpretentious informality
a folksy manner that gives television viewers the feeling that they're visiting with a friend for an hour
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Recent Examples of folksy
Throughout the New England property, guests will be able to enjoy festive decor like garlands, flower arrangements, and an 18-foot Christmas tree trimmed with vintage glass ornaments and folksy felt-and-wood embellishments.
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John Ortved, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
For decades, his annual shareholder letters have been scripture for investors—a mix of folksy wisdom, financial acuity, and candor.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2025
Known for his trademark cowboy hat and folksy charisma, Phillips led with authenticity, loyalty, and a deep belief in his players.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
As darkness fell, Price, sometimes with a guitar and sometimes a tambourine and sometimes just the mic, served as a fun bridge between the rootsy afternoon sound and the both increasingly folksy Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Dave Matthews (and Tim Reynolds) and John Mellencamp.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
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John Ortved, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
For decades, his annual shareholder letters have been scripture for investors—a mix of folksy wisdom, financial acuity, and candor.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2025
Known for his trademark cowboy hat and folksy charisma, Phillips led with authenticity, loyalty, and a deep belief in his players.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
As darkness fell, Price, sometimes with a guitar and sometimes a tambourine and sometimes just the mic, served as a fun bridge between the rootsy afternoon sound and the both increasingly folksy Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Dave Matthews (and Tim Reynolds) and John Mellencamp.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for folksy
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And then similar with Mary and Tito’s Cafe, which is another kind of institution that’s known for its homespun, decades old recipes again, like sopapillas, tacos, burritos.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 May 2026
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Still, Squeri partly credited moving up at all to strenuous effort to burnish his homespun persona.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Keeping with the down-home vibe, there are fire pits, a vegetable garden, and a communal lodge hangout space.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Where Old-School Seafood Meets New Flavor What’s long worked is still working, but Cedar Key isn’t stuck in time; a handful of newer spots are adding creative flair to the mix without jeopardizing the island’s down-home identity.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Spaar’s colloquial flippancies only reinforces her fervency.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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The women’s game’s limited coverage meant his other honours with Umea — reaching two more UEFA Cup finals and five domestic trophies — were appreciated on a more colloquial level.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Here, the feel is of a car-free village where guests and day-tripping locals can mingle over pétanque games, art galleries, and craft workshops, casual and fine dining cuisine, and rejuvenating sessions in the spa’s Iyashi Dôme.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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By pairing Eilish with Cameron in all the marketing, the hope was maybe that the film would appeal not just to concert fans but to more casual film fans who know Cameron can deliver a spectacle.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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The pair of town hall meetings hosted by law firms operating under the name PFAS Georgia turned out nearly 1,000 people and served as an informal campaign stop for about a dozen political candidates — a nod to the grassroots outrage over the topic.—
DYLAN JACKSON,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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If that window closes without agreement, an informal arbitration process commences — conducted under WGA auspices, conducted by phone, and conducted fast.—
George Heller,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Folksy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folksy. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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