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as in humble
not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness
we were all impressed by how down-to-earth the movie star turned out to be
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as in pragmatic
willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly
a down-to-earth guidance counselor who is frank in telling students which colleges they're likely to get into
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Recent Examples of down-to-earth
For the down-to-earth dresser, striped pajama sets from The Row or With Nothing Underneath will carry you from the beach to the street, while the more festive summer stylite may opt to go for something printed or crochet.
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Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 July 2025
With the pandemic shifting tastings from vineyards to living rooms, Mincey embraced a down-to-earth approach to wine education.
—Irene Adeline Milanez, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2025
There’s more to explore of the Parachute x Target collection, with down-to-earth prices on everything from napping throws to lumbar pillows; read on for our top picks.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
Goldberg came off as very real, angry and down-to-earth in this segment.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 July 2025
With the pandemic shifting tastings from vineyards to living rooms, Mincey embraced a down-to-earth approach to wine education.
—Irene Adeline Milanez, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2025
There’s more to explore of the Parachute x Target collection, with down-to-earth prices on everything from napping throws to lumbar pillows; read on for our top picks.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
Goldberg came off as very real, angry and down-to-earth in this segment.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for down-to-earth
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Your support has helped grow the team from its humble beginnings to an F1 powerhouse that laid claim to 6 Constructors Championships and 8 Drivers Championships.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Other successes like Mark Cuban and Keke Palmer, who similarly came from humble beginnings, echo his frugal habits and anxieties.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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With him at the helm, the OCC looks poised to reinvigorate a pragmatic, innovation-friendly stance — a hopeful sign for the future of crypto within the U.S. banking system.—
Jason Brett,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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But this cynicism has evolved into a pragmatic rejection of war—especially one at the behest of a belligerent Israel and a complicit Washington.—
H.A. Hellyer,
Time,
30 June 2025
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Antoinette becomes a de facto leader when her meek husband crumbles under pressure.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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The end of season 2 turned the tables on the meek Ada and domineering Agnes when Agnes lost her fortune thanks to her son Oscar (Blake Ritson) trusting the wrong people.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
23 June 2025
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Agents going to the president's or vice president's detail will have the opportunity to learn in a hands-on, realistic training environment thanks to the new addition.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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But that’s not the complete story, as SELF reported previously, and swearing off this entire food category isn’t realistic or even recommended for most people.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
9 July 2025
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Even at a modest 3x revenue multiple—consistent with the broader S&P 500 index—the stock could potentially reach $20, representing a nearly 10x upside from current levels.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Carter, 23 put up modest numbers in limited playing time, averaging 3.8 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.6 steals in 11.0 minutes per game.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 July 2025
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To bridge this growing gap, companies are turning to Artificial Intelligence, not as a buzzword, but as a practical solution.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The Quince Leather Jewelry Box checks all the boxes of the perfect jewelry organizer: spacious, practical, and stylish.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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“Down-to-earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down-to-earth. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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