earthiness

Example Sentences

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In this later work, the image of the limp, expressionless Jesus, mourned by a black-shrouded Mary and St. John, emphasizes the human suffering of Christ with an earthiness and humility rarely seen in Byzantine art.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Green peas add a touch of freshness and earthiness — along with a pop of color.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Let it linger and start to melt, and there’s almost a dusty earthiness to the chocolate.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2025

"I hadn't really twigged that he was looking for a bit more earthiness and a bit more bite."

From BBC • Sep. 20, 2024

I breathe in the rose, the earthiness of Mabel's skin, all the hours we spent in her house.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour