Definition of down-to-earthnext
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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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Recent Examples of down-to-earth The classic V-neck top features a raw hem for a relaxed, down-to-earth feel, while the loose straight-leg pant keeps you comfortable as the days start to cool. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 Like her name, the character has an ethereal but down-to-earth quality that everyone can relate to. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 14 Sep. 2026 Unlike its ritzier northern neighbor Naples (where luxury shopping and homes are the norm), Marco Island has a decidedly more down-to-earth feel. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026 An asphalt paving contractor, Dean had a down-to-earth sensibility that grounded Parton’s glamour, and opposites could not have attracted more. — Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for down-to-earth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for down-to-earth
Adjective
  • While the house is bursting with artwork that would make most museum curators envious, Herman’s home is surprisingly humble, built on a tight budget from prosaic materials.
    — Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In the ultimate model-off-duty moment, Gigi Hadid was seen wearing a humble zig-zag headband—the quintessential late-'90s and early-2000s hair accessory.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 5 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Barkov, a workout fiend, is taking a pragmatic approach to his latest injury.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Pan, meanwhile, cast himself as a pragmatic and health-focused politician who would reverse the policies passed by Republicans.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The visitors were meek and the poorest performers of the four opponents, but how much of that is down to the way Leeds played?
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Moore plays Mona Friedman, a meek housewife who hasn’t sung in front of anyone since church choir and is unexpectedly cast in a community-theater production — then transforms into a zealous method actor willing to wage war over a marginal role.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • This was a back-door effort to coerce Detroit to phase out the internal combustion engine, as the only realistic way car makers could meet the requirement was to massively expand their EV or hybrid inventories.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The center is designed to develop and train humanoids specifically for public safety applications, with engineers using realistic environments and mock-ups to test the machines and collect training data.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Yet Hamaguchi turns these seemingly modest encounters into something sublime, aided by the extraordinary performances of Efira and Okamoto, who shared the prize for best actress at Cannes.
    — Elissa Suh, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Here, a modest slide-out wall module expands the width of the motorhome interior to carve out extra space for a cozy home theater-style setup with two side-facing power recliners split far enough apart to fit a drinks/snacks table between them.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Open storage and practical furniture make surprisingly efficient use of the footprint, while floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with California sunshine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Mercury in your sign quincunxes Saturn in your 6th House, creating tension between your thoughts and the practical demands of work, health, or routine.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026

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“Down-to-earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down-to-earth. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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