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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
The earthy colors speak to cultural drivers such as consumers choosing to savor experiences slowly over instant gratification and placing greater value on products like food and drinks.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Dec. 2024
The delicious white chocolate melds perfectly with the earthy shrooms and fruity cereal bits for an enjoyable flavor experience.
—Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
Together, these elements create a warm, earthy, gourmand-woody profile.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
This premium tequila, a blend of 21 different tequilas, showcases a rich, earthy profile with citrus and floral notes.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Dec. 2024
The delicious white chocolate melds perfectly with the earthy shrooms and fruity cereal bits for an enjoyable flavor experience.
—Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
Together, these elements create a warm, earthy, gourmand-woody profile.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
This premium tequila, a blend of 21 different tequilas, showcases a rich, earthy profile with citrus and floral notes.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthy
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Butterflies made a historic trans-Atlantic flight, an Antarctic penguin made a surprise appearance on a sandy beach, and a gray whale traveled thousands of miles from home.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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While unrestrained display of ancient splendor defines the Seychelles’ easterly, inner islands, southern and western islands boast more familiar, low-lying sandy fare, cloaked in coconut forests.Paul Rubio, AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024
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In 2025, pragmatic AI solutions that automate administrative tasks, enhance clinical decision-making and predict patient outcomes will showcase their value.Amit Phull, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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The best time to adopt a more pragmatic foreign policy was yesterday, in Afghanistan.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Eggers and his go-to production designer Craig Lathrop also put a unique emphasis on building realistic worlds—their production design strives extra hard to close gaps between Eggers’s olden aesthetic and the modern audience’s perception.Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
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With Isak performing like this, a first trophy since 1969 and European qualification become realistic targets once again.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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During the ceremony, the groom was in flip-flops while the bride and officiant were barefoot on a patch of dirt surrounded by lush greenery, which quickly became a muddy mess.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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There’s a muddy net crawl, a gate to break through, letter tiles, a combination lock, a machete and lastly, a hanging bat puzzle!Nick Caruso, TVLine, 18 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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The overall picture is that the physiology is real, but the practical effects seem to be too small to measure.Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthy. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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