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willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly
the dog trainer was earthy, no-nonsense, and blunt—with us, as well as our dog
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Recent Examples of earthy
Other notable properties on the list include the spectacular Oregon Tree House Getaway in Dallas, Oregon; the earthy Private Modern Tree House on Highland Farm in Chilliwack, British Columbia; and the luxe Casa en Mérida Centro in Mérida, Mexico.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Feb. 2025
The grand swimming pool serves as the centerpiece of outdoor living inviting you to soak up the epic vistas, while a lush orchard stocked with a variety of fruit trees adds an earthy touch to the landscape.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
The Pocahontas gown incorporates earthy almond and sand tones, while Snow White shimmers in ivory and mocha, and Ariel in iridescent pearl.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
The resulting wine sings with bright notes of sour cherries and raspberries before making way for a striking earthy finish.
—Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appétit, 11 Feb. 2025
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Feb. 2025
The grand swimming pool serves as the centerpiece of outdoor living inviting you to soak up the epic vistas, while a lush orchard stocked with a variety of fruit trees adds an earthy touch to the landscape.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
The Pocahontas gown incorporates earthy almond and sand tones, while Snow White shimmers in ivory and mocha, and Ariel in iridescent pearl.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
The resulting wine sings with bright notes of sour cherries and raspberries before making way for a striking earthy finish.
—Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appétit, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthy
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On that sandy beach a decade ago, those men may have witnessed God’s holy army and the forces of Satan in their ancient battle.—
Lauren Green,
Fox News,
16 Feb. 2025
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The city and surrounding communities are also lined with sandy beaches and board-ready breaks.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2025
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That unpleasant character proposes Kasper join him and older, pragmatic Hasse (Christopher Wagelin) in robbing one of the city’s primary cash-handling operations, which services banks and other businesses.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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Perceptions of Emery as a pragmatic manager are outdated — his squad-building suggests a more relaxed, free-wheeling approach.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The two decided to use handheld cameras, an unusual technique in Mexico at the time, to make the film feel viscerally realistic.—
Stephania Taladrid,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
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And it’s been wonderful to have such a realistic set.—
Alex Jhamb Burns,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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Hansen stripped off her knee pads, helmet, elbow pads, cave pack and muddy boots — after finishing her qualifications to lead cave tours at the national monument — and began to cry.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC News,
21 Feb. 2025
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Evidence of bygone civilizations has been steadily deposited on the river’s muddy bottom for modern archaeologists to mine.—
Alexander Nazaryan,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, the emphasis on centralized hydrogen hubs is giving way to onsite and distributed hydrogen production, a more practical approach for businesses looking to decarbonize without relying on extensive infrastructure.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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View Comments Michael Boone, Nvidia’s manager for trustworthy AI product, said the company is committed to building AI products not just for corporate customers, but to also foster practical applications for the technology.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthy. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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