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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
These over-the-top moments are punctuated by Perry’s more down-to-earth direct interactions with fans, such as inviting four audience members up on stage.
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Courtney Lane, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2025
The most decent and down-to-earth celebrity to eat in my restaurants is Woody Allen.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
Vera Ribeiro, who was visiting St. Patrick’s Cathedral from Brazil, had more down-to-earth expectations of the first American Pope.
—Sheetal Banchariya, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
Her explosive personality and underhand tactics constantly antagonize Jenny, a down-to-earth woman who’s more or less content staying in her small hometown despite often being treated like an outsider.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
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The humble statement was met with loud protests from all of his onstage colleagues, as well as Armisen.—
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The humble bathroom scale has long been overdue to learn some new tricks.—
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Nonetheless, my emphasis here isn't on the long-term prospects of AGI but instead on the pragmatic impacts of agentic AI.—
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But local officials are banking on the 1-cent sales tax – a political strategy, not a pragmatic one, Winston said.—
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That confidence paid off as Farrow received her first Tony nomination for her role as the initially meek homebody Sharon in the play by Jen Silverman, which ran at the Booth Theatre on Broadway from September through December 2024.—
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According to the latest report from L.A.’s film office, production days on location decreased more than 22 percent in the first quarter of 2025 compared with an already meek period in 2024.—
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But many scientists and engineers believe nuclear propulsion offers the only realistic path for a sustainable campaign ferrying people between the Earth and Mars.—
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The Catalan filmmaker was able to provide a realistic depiction of her situation by choosing to emphasize the actual process of coping with the trauma, a process which can’t be rushed.—
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His tombstone was flat and modest; people had left bouquets and stones.—
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My social media agency started with modest goals that seemed sensible for a new entrepreneur.—
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These categories aren’t timeless ontological judgments—they’re practical tools that help the government fulfill its duties.—
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Many product designs never even make it to market, due to concepts that might be more theoretical than practical, elements that don’t add to performance, or don’t promote good sound and feel.—
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“Down-to-earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down-to-earth. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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