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as in humble
not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness
we were all impressed by how down-to-earth the movie star turned out to be
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as in pragmatic
willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly
a down-to-earth guidance counselor who is frank in telling students which colleges they're likely to get into
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Recent Examples of down-to-earth
Unsurprisingly, Richie and Madden’s homes have tended to reflect the entrepreneur’s chic yet down-to-earth domestic sensibilities, often with room for a mini homestead in the back.
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Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
Though Mey personally sympathizes with Columbina, a down-to-earth female stock character, Mey associates Joshie with Il Capitano, the epitome of masculine bluster, whose bragging the other characters see through easily.
—Daniel Bromfield, The Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2024
Thanksgiving plans are refreshingly down-to-earth, according to a candid new interview with the Duchess of Sussex herself.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 23 Nov. 2024
In addition, the cooling technology is used by more down-to-earth customers, including several Formula 1 teams through Mercedes-Benz.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2024
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Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
Though Mey personally sympathizes with Columbina, a down-to-earth female stock character, Mey associates Joshie with Il Capitano, the epitome of masculine bluster, whose bragging the other characters see through easily.
—Daniel Bromfield, The Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2024
Thanksgiving plans are refreshingly down-to-earth, according to a candid new interview with the Duchess of Sussex herself.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 23 Nov. 2024
In addition, the cooling technology is used by more down-to-earth customers, including several Formula 1 teams through Mercedes-Benz.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for down-to-earth
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Chapter 1: The Rise of Scribe Media Scribe Media started in 2014 as the humbler, niche-sounding Book in a Box.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Foxx's work ethic can be traced back to her humble beginning in Avery County, North Carolina, in Appalachia.Arthur Jones II, ABC News, 11 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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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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Tucci, a reassuring screen presence for more than three decades, is casually excellent as the iconoclastic Bellini, wisely downplaying his character’s physicality in favor of meek conviction.Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
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Instead, Amy Adams, whose performance as a meek nun in Doubt was her second Oscar nomination after Junebug, reaps that windfall and wins her Oscar nice and early in her career.Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 Nov. 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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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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Kittle noted that Samuel’s modest stat line against Chicago wasn’t due to a lack of effort but because of scheme.Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Macquarie's latest estimates are for demand to slow from an earlier forecast of 3.4% a year to 2.4% while supply is also expected to slip, though the supply fall from 5.4% to 4% will still leave the copper market in modest surplus.Tim Treadgold, Forbes, 10 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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Women’s inclusion in AI development is not only a matter of representation but also a practical necessity to address issues that often go unnoticed in homogeneous teams.Manasi Sharma, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Down-to-earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down-to-earth. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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