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as in pragmatic
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
Activities that celebrate Earth Day range from cleaning streams and communities to attending recycling workshops, making earthy crafts, and playing games with recycled materials.
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Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
Maitake steak — not meat but an earthy mushroom roasted in a brick oven and served over polenta cream — wound up on the menu because customers couldn’t stop eating it.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
The colors in this series—seafoam, cherry, ultramarine—are almost explosive in contrast to the earthy palettes elsewhere.
—Jeremy Lybarger, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Rink also believes the category works well with seafood and white meat, especially those with weighty textures and rich flavors like scallops with beurre blanc or an earthy, rustic preparation of chicken or Cornish hen.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025
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Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
Maitake steak — not meat but an earthy mushroom roasted in a brick oven and served over polenta cream — wound up on the menu because customers couldn’t stop eating it.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
The colors in this series—seafoam, cherry, ultramarine—are almost explosive in contrast to the earthy palettes elsewhere.
—Jeremy Lybarger, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Rink also believes the category works well with seafood and white meat, especially those with weighty textures and rich flavors like scallops with beurre blanc or an earthy, rustic preparation of chicken or Cornish hen.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthy
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Planting tomatoes in intensely sandy soil requires watering them at least twice a day or more in some cases.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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Local soils are exceptionally sandy and not adjusted to the acidity preferred by azaleas.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Many of the urgent phases in this journey are already being undertaken – the publication of the pragmatic EU White Paper on defence, the EU’s new Eur 800bn loan facility for defence spending and critically Germany’s decision to loosen the debt brake provision on defence spending.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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However, Venus conjunct Saturn on April 7 brings a more pragmatic tone to the mix, asking you to consider long-term commitments and the stability of your romantic connections.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But those who have followed this Leicester side all season will know the prospect of this particular team going on an incredible run in the final stretch of the season, combined with Wolverhampton Wanderers losing all of their fixtures, just isn’t realistic.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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That's not realistic at all as while WWE typically delivers a high-caliber spectacle, even the most prestigious event is due to occasional missteps.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Ukrainian marine corps’ 34th, 39th and 40th Coastal Defense Brigades—new units largely equipped with light vehicles that are suitable for operations on muddy terrain—anchor Ukrainian defenses in Kherson.—
David Axe,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Ask any gardener: Gardening shoes are a must for messy, wet, or muddy tasks in flower beds, chicken coops, vegetable gardens, or anywhere else your everyday shoes don’t stand a chance.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This April, the discount grocery chain is stocking its shelves with adorable decor, practical porch and patio furniture, and charming Easter tableware—plus snacks, appetizers, mains, and desserts with seasonal flair.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the technological advances required to put a human on Mars, however, is the very practical necessity of developing sustainable food sources in space.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Earthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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