as in mundane
having to do with life on earth especially as opposed to that in heaven
we have too many earthbound worries to speculate on the number of angels who can dance on the head of a pin
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Recent Examples of earthbound
But there was something deeper keeping Saldaña from exploring more earthbound projects.
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
The links between the earthbound and extraterrestrial subjects become comprehensible upon closer inspection.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 12 July 2024
Humankind goes to the moon and back; earthbound heroes find love and redemption.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 July 2024
For all the cheeky riffing on space-race history, the appeal of Fly Me to the Moon appears to be more earthbound and more tethered to the charms of these one-time Hail, Caesar!
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 20 May 2024
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
The links between the earthbound and extraterrestrial subjects become comprehensible upon closer inspection.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 12 July 2024
Humankind goes to the moon and back; earthbound heroes find love and redemption.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 July 2024
For all the cheeky riffing on space-race history, the appeal of Fly Me to the Moon appears to be more earthbound and more tethered to the charms of these one-time Hail, Caesar!
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 20 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthbound
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However, the main reason is much simpler and more mundane.Tim Freeman, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025
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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
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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
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Scientists believe this adaptation could also be an evolutionary stepping stone toward more terrestrial behavior in other species.Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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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
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For leaders, introducing intentional financial, temporal, or otherwise constraints can reignite creativity and urgency within stagnant teams.Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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Common goals may be to get a handle on your anxiety, address the trauma that’s holding you back, improve your physical health, or find emotional balance.Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
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Residents and firefighters have suffered physical injuries, but doctors say the wildfires can also take a heavy mental health toll on civilians and first responders.Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Animal lovers will enjoy horseback riding or visiting one of the area’s animal sanctuaries.Katie Seemann, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2023
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Smoothies are an easy way to incorporate more non-animal protein into your diet.Amy Stanford, Health, 27 Mar. 2023
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“Earthbound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthbound. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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