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rustic

[ruhs-tik] / ˈrʌs tɪk /


ADJECTIVE
simple, artless, or unsophisticated
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“I was inspired by my grandfather’s place in the South of France, so I went for that rustic Mediterranean feel—a lot of wood and stone—and worked in a Moroccan vibe,” she explained.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

When the King went into this rustic cottage, called the Curious Garden, waiting for him was Sir David Beckham and Alan Titchmarsh.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Feldstein told Vogue at the time that the ceremony’s outdoor and rustic nature was inspired by “our happy place together.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

“Behind the veneer of Christian tradition and rustic charm, the Eastlands operated Camp Mystic as something very different from its outward image,” it states.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

“What happened to her?” she asked, inspecting Pita’s leg as our sister lay with her eyes closed on the rustic bench.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall




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