earthborn

adjective

ˈərth-ˌbȯrn How to pronounce earthborn (audio)
Definition of earthbornnext
1
as in terrestrial
having to do with life on earth especially as opposed to that in heaven turned away from earthborn concerns during the High Holidays

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2
as in human
relating to or characteristic of human beings he claims to be above such earthborn concerns as material comfort

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthborn
  1. terrestrial
  2. human
  3. temporal
  4. mundane
  5. animal
  6. earthly
  7. physical
  8. earthbound
Adjective
  • These developments underscore the ongoing collaboration between satellite and terrestrial providers to shape a robust ecosystem for road mobility, enhancing both safety and efficiency in the connected transportation industry.
    Will Townsend, Forbes, 19 Nov. 2024
  • That is in total conflict with a century of continually developing fish and wildlife science to guide the management of these species and their aquatic and terrestrial habitats.
    Grant Gelhardt, Sun Sentinel, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of terrestrial
Adjective
  • In 2016, the organization released breakthrough research that alleged how leading companies were ignoring the environmental and human exploitation endemic in the extraction of the 30 metals and minerals necessary for EVs.
    Carlton Reid, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
  • What was revealed that day was how a dramatic human moment could be captured by the distinct storytelling art of the modern sports filmmaking of the NBA.
    Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of human
Adjective
  • This technique, called transcranial temporal interference electric stimulation (tTIS), non-invasively sends pulses into the brain without causing discomfort to the patient.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Such temporal variability only reinforced the Republican belief that the count was unfair.
    Chris Jackson, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of temporal
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  • By reducing the medium to something as absurdly mundane as a piece of fruit and duct tape, Comedian forces us to confront the art market’s fragile systems of value.
    Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Senate Republicans rebelled late Monday night, dragging out the floor process by forcing Democrats to hold time-consuming votes on procedural motions that are usually routine and otherwise mundane.
    Mariam Khan, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of mundane
Adjective
  • Animal lovers will enjoy horseback riding or visiting one of the area’s animal sanctuaries.
    Katie Seemann, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Smoothies are an easy way to incorporate more non-animal protein into your diet.
    Amy Stanford, Health, 27 Mar. 2023
Definition of animal
Adjective
  • To better their condition in an unknown land our forefathers left all that was dear in earthly objects.
    Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 27 Sep. 2024
  • Otherworldly ambitions, though, can come with earthly costs.
    Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of earthly
Adjective
  • In contrast, marijuana has not been linked to the same level of severe physical health consequences.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Collins has introduced several changes meant to monetize the business, including subscriptions, organized live events, and bringing back physical copies of the paper and its television parody, the Onion News Network.
    Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of physical
Adjective
  • As Ezri and their sisters parse supernatural horrors from earthbound ones, Solomon succeeds in evoking an atmosphere in which there is more than one way to feel haunted. Canoes, by Maylis de Kerangal, translated from the French by Jessica Moore (Archipelago).
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
  • But there was something deeper keeping Saldaña from exploring more earthbound projects.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of earthbound
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“Earthborn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthborn. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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