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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Travelers seeking a more down-to-earth experience—that still captures the sensibility of this singular region in the Alps—will find the nearby village of Saanen a delightful alternative.
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Monica Mendal, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
She’s always had a facility with playing characters striving to get ahead, even from her time as a child star in Akeelah and the Bee, and 9 to 5 needs the kind of down-to-earth relatability that Palmer has experience exuding onscreen.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025
O’Hara’s lyrical yet down-to-earth performance is the crown jewel in a career of no-nonsense women who elevate the game of everyone around them.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2025
Known for his surreal storytelling, haunting imagery, and a penchant for the strange and mysterious, Lynch was also peculiarly down-to-earth.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Monica Mendal, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
She’s always had a facility with playing characters striving to get ahead, even from her time as a child star in Akeelah and the Bee, and 9 to 5 needs the kind of down-to-earth relatability that Palmer has experience exuding onscreen.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025
O’Hara’s lyrical yet down-to-earth performance is the crown jewel in a career of no-nonsense women who elevate the game of everyone around them.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2025
Known for his surreal storytelling, haunting imagery, and a penchant for the strange and mysterious, Lynch was also peculiarly down-to-earth.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Down-to-earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down-to-earth. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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