earthborn

adjective

ˈərth-ˌbȯrn How to pronounce earthborn (audio)
Definition of earthbornnext
1
as in terrestrial
having to do with life on earth especially as opposed to that in heaven turned away from earthborn concerns during the High Holidays

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2
as in human
relating to or characteristic of human beings he claims to be above such earthborn concerns as material comfort

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthborn
  1. terrestrial
  2. human
  3. temporal
  4. mundane
  5. animal
  6. earthly
  7. physical
  8. earthbound
Adjective
  • Scientists believe this adaptation could also be an evolutionary stepping stone toward more terrestrial behavior in other species.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Analyzing samples in a terrestrial lab might reveal biosignatures, or the traces of ancient life, that elude detection with instruments on Mars.
    Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of terrestrial
Adjective
  • Additionally, there are no concerning virologic changes actively spreading in wild birds, poultry, or cows that would raise the risk to human health.
    Aila Slisco, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
  • They’re used intentionally in cosmetics, packaging, tires, paint, synthetic fabric, and more, but have also been found in human tissue, food, beverages, and the air.1 For the purpose of the new review, the authors focused on these airborne particles.
    Brian Mastroianni, Health, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of human
Adjective
  • And though Chen maneuvers every temporal and geographical shift, efforts to convey the political context of each new era can outweigh character development, undercutting the emotional breadth this story carries.
    Kayla Maiuri, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
  • For leaders, introducing intentional financial, temporal, or otherwise constraints can reignite creativity and urgency within stagnant teams.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of temporal
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  • However, the main reason is much simpler and more mundane.
    Tim Freeman, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Socially awkward and over-enthusiastic about mundane tricks and toys, Solo endears himself to Juliet, who is trying to figure out how to get back to Silo 18 and save her friends.
    Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of mundane
Adjective
  • Animal lovers will enjoy horseback riding or visiting one of the area’s animal sanctuaries.
    Katie Seemann, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Smoothies are an easy way to incorporate more non-animal protein into your diet.
    Amy Stanford, Health, 27 Mar. 2023
Definition of animal
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  • Conceptually, ‘Moonlight Rhapsody’ is powered by El Khalil’s poetic musings over the mysteries of the moon and how humanity’s missions there have altered the course of earthly history.
    Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • This Barbera is both an earthly garden driven by rich red fruits and an ancient medicinal herb garden with its eucalyptus notes and proof that Barbera holds its own next to Barolo.
    Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of earthly
Adjective
  • Lastly, although online payment systems offer a more secure payment alternative to cutting a physical check, companies run the risk of dealing with cyberattacks and data breaches.
    Bek Abdullayev, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Ford has requested joint legal and physical custody of their son, and also requested spousal support from the Superman Returns star.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of physical
Adjective
  • In pre-pandemic times, comic book adaptations were Teflon at the box office, but they’ve recently been greeted with grosses that are earthbound — or worse.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
  • This almost didn’t happen, because finding the Venn diagram overlap between a movie that felt authentic to Deadpool, who is an earthbound anti-hero, raw and unvarnished storytelling, pretty gritty.
    Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of earthbound
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