down-to-earth
adjective
1
: practical
down-to-earth traveling tips
2
: unpretentious
surprised to find the movie star so down-to-earth
down-to-earthness
noun
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we were all impressed by how down-to-earth the movie star turned out to be
a down-to-earth guidance counselor who is frank in telling students which colleges they're likely to get into
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The Irish vocal ensemble has its own glorious yet down-to-earth harmonic take on Christmas tunes and more.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 Dec. 2024
According to colleagues who spoke to the New York Times, Thompson kept a low profile at home and was down-to-earth and funny in his personal life.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Despite his corporate success, Mr. Thompson remained the same funny, down-to-earth guy, Mr. Hill said.
—Amy Julia Harris, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Even with Arch’s growing status as a football star and his siblings’ athletic achievements, Cooper revealed that their household maintains a down-to-earth approach.
—Nasha Smith, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 Dec. 2024
According to colleagues who spoke to the New York Times, Thompson kept a low profile at home and was down-to-earth and funny in his personal life.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Despite his corporate success, Mr. Thompson remained the same funny, down-to-earth guy, Mr. Hill said.
—Amy Julia Harris, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Even with Arch’s growing status as a football star and his siblings’ athletic achievements, Cooper revealed that their household maintains a down-to-earth approach.
—Nasha Smith, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Down-to-earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down-to-earth. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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