earthlike

Definition of earthlikenext
as in sandy
consisting or suggestive of earth the basket of garden-fresh mushrooms had that typically earthlike smell

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sandy
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  • Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat ¾ cup (150 g) sugar and ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, in a medium bowl until creamy, about 5 minutes (mixture will be quite sandy at first, then become creamier).
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
  • In Tazewell County, Illinois, Michael Deppert depends on a natural pool of water beneath the sandy soils of his farm to irrigate the pumpkins, corn, and soybeans growing in his fields.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Earthlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthlike. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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