as in folksy
having or showing an unpretentious informality
her down-home patter as she prepares comfort foods goes over well with television viewers
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Recent Examples of down-home
Even Kohn Pedersen Fox has discovered the elegance of down-home solidity.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Mar. 2025
The eatery, known for its down-home country cuisine, introduced a slate of sweet and savory dishes on its new seasonal menu, which rolled out in restaurants nationwide Feb. 11.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
Taylor Swift spent the game in a box with the Haim sisters and Ice Spice, loyally watching her team go down to defeat, in a down-home Daisy Dukes outfit.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
The Lone Star State is one of endless possibilities—in food and adventure—with a healthy dash of down-home kindness.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2025
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Mar. 2025
The eatery, known for its down-home country cuisine, introduced a slate of sweet and savory dishes on its new seasonal menu, which rolled out in restaurants nationwide Feb. 11.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
Taylor Swift spent the game in a box with the Haim sisters and Ice Spice, loyally watching her team go down to defeat, in a down-home Daisy Dukes outfit.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
The Lone Star State is one of endless possibilities—in food and adventure—with a healthy dash of down-home kindness.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for down-home
Adjective
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This combined with the folksiest possible man being selected for the vice-presidential candidate?—
Ali Barthwell,
Vulture,
7 Aug. 2024
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At the traditional coaches pregame press conference Sunday, Dykes was in two-minute offense mode, blending insight with a folksy nature.—
Dallas News,
Dallas News,
9 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Modern art above the bed complements the minimalist vibe, while vintage nightstands and a statement chandelier add a homespun personality.—
Kate McGregor,
ELLE Decor,
21 Dec. 2022
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In the 1980s, mother-daughter duo The Judds, with their homespun songs and pure, family harmonies, were among several acts that helped return country music to a more rootsy sound.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2022
Adjective
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Because back nine is close to backside, and backside is just far too colloquial.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Russ Scholl, a ski instructor at Breckenridge Ski Resort, has published a 133-square grid of funky colloquial phrases for different types of snow.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Down-home.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down-home. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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