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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
Jamie Chung voiced a much different version of the character (Asian-American and living in a ’50s-esque Gotham City) on Batman: Caped Crusader, while Lady Gaga portrayed a more down-to-earth incarnation in Joker: Folie à Deux.
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Christian Holub, EW.com, 16 Jan. 2025
The community had a down-to-earth vibe, far from the glamour of Pacific Palisades where nannies driving children to elite private schools was common.
—Corina Knoll, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
In signing Cobb, the Tigers talked a lot about his down-to-earth personality and clubhouse influence.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
The two had dinner with a mutual friend and she was disarmed by the YouTuber’s down-to-earth nature and intelligence.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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Christian Holub, EW.com, 16 Jan. 2025
The community had a down-to-earth vibe, far from the glamour of Pacific Palisades where nannies driving children to elite private schools was common.
—Corina Knoll, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
In signing Cobb, the Tigers talked a lot about his down-to-earth personality and clubhouse influence.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
The two had dinner with a mutual friend and she was disarmed by the YouTuber’s down-to-earth nature and intelligence.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for down-to-earth
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The Type 2 sits among some of the more humble and accessible classics.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Blakes are a humble family and the idea of her dad blowing past security to storm the court had Mikayla cracking up.—
Grace Raynor,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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In a notable contrast to the quiet reign of predecessor Greg Barclay, a pragmatic New Zealander who flew under the radar, Shah relishes being front and center.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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After late goals and comebacks carried them to the 2018-19 crown, the 2020-21 season came with a more pragmatic approach.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Each tree has promised itself right up from the ground, branches full of dying... Elegy Written In A City Cemetery Sina Queyras Somebody left the world last night, and last, and last, and last: wild is the glower of wind, and words too thin, too meek to shelter.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
10 Jan. 2025
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He was supposed to be a meek guy who doesn’t speak up.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Beal would also have to waive his no-trade clause; presumably the teams involved would ascertain whether this was a realistic possibility before marching headlong into a deal.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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To have reactions be realistic when a gun's going off right here [hand motions by his head].—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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Its modest storefront entrance gives way to a long tropical deck out back that overlooks an inlet on the canal that flows into the Intracoastal Waterway.—
John Oseid,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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More:Melania Trump sports dark, modest outfit for Inauguration ceremony What did Ivanka Trump wear to the inauguration?—
Sam Woodward,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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China has achieved a major milestone in the quest for practical commercial fusion power.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
27 Jan. 2025
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The result is a hyperrealistic natural setting bathed in saturated hues, incrementally manipulated with Saxon’s matte paintings and other practical effects, with just a modicum of CGI.—
Justin Lowe,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Down-to-earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down-to-earth. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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