as in homespun
having or showing an unpretentious informality
a folksy manner that gives television viewers the feeling that they're visiting with a friend for an hour
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Recent Examples of folksy
Palin, a former mayor of her hometown Wasilla, made a splash in conservative politics after bursting onto the national stage in 2008 with her folksy demeanor and zingy one-liners.
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Becky Bohrer, Anchorage Daily News, 25 Nov. 2022
Kuralt had occasionally called Mr. Welsch over the years for folksy dispatches from the Great Plains, with Mr. Welsch sharing homespun snippets from the coffee shop or farm stands.
—Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2022
Bard of conflicted white guys and dispenser of folksy wisdom, Saunders has made a career of old-fashioned morality tales green-screened with photogenically fantastical inventions.
—Bonnie Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2022
Gone were folksy recipes for preserves and cheerful advice about bedbugs.
—Lydia Moland, WSJ, 10 Nov. 2022
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Becky Bohrer, Anchorage Daily News, 25 Nov. 2022
Kuralt had occasionally called Mr. Welsch over the years for folksy dispatches from the Great Plains, with Mr. Welsch sharing homespun snippets from the coffee shop or farm stands.
—Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2022
Bard of conflicted white guys and dispenser of folksy wisdom, Saunders has made a career of old-fashioned morality tales green-screened with photogenically fantastical inventions.
—Bonnie Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2022
Gone were folksy recipes for preserves and cheerful advice about bedbugs.
—Lydia Moland, WSJ, 10 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for folksy
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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The remark was a nod to a constant, low-grade stream of criticism that Crockett’s down-home demeanor must be a front to win country music fans.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2025
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The blue is speckled with some white flecks, which reminds me of blue enamelware pots and pans for a down-home aesthetic.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
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
Adjective
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Pair it with sandals and sneakers for a casual outing, or zhuzh it up with wedges or flats for a more formal occasion.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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These gorgeous serving spoons, with a stainless-steel base and bronze finish, are perfect for casual entertaining—and are completely dishwasher safe.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Bloomberg has gone so far as to report that Zaslav is in early, informal talks regarding potential successors.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2025
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The expectation has always been that the president would behave in a certain way, abiding by a generations-long yet informal agreement about the role and discretion of the administrative state.—
Jay Cost,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Folksy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folksy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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