grounded
adjective
ground·ed
ˈgrau̇n-dəd 
: mentally and emotionally stable : admirably sensible, realistic, and unpretentious
remains grounded despite all the praise and attention
see also ground entry 2
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Mark-Paul Gosselaar portrayed Peter Bash, the more grounded and level-headed half of the Franklin & Bash duo.
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Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
Aneil and all of us wanted to make a Hamlet that felt quite grounded.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
Charlie Condon is chasing stardom while trying to stay grounded.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
Leaders who learn to sit with that discomfort ask better questions and come out more grounded, trustworthy and impactful.
—Ashley B. Stewart, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
Aneil and all of us wanted to make a Hamlet that felt quite grounded.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
Charlie Condon is chasing stardom while trying to stay grounded.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
Leaders who learn to sit with that discomfort ask better questions and come out more grounded, trustworthy and impactful.
—Ashley B. Stewart, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Grounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounded. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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