as in courage
the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship
she was an athlete with true grit, continuing her training despite bad weather and an injury
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Recent Examples of grit
Cynthia R. Greenlee, Bon Appétit, 28 Feb. 2025
The tone and grit is authentic to the original show, and the writing never feels too dissimilar.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025
R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Clean, however, is another matter—dust bunnies proliferate around the feet of a couple of bookcases, and dirt and grit line the bottom edges of the front door and the bathroom door.
—Han Ong, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
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Noun
On the shores of the Atlantic, the region birthed the dynamic Gullah culture and communities of Black fisherfolk who gave America shrimp and grits, crab rice, she-crab soup, and the one-pot wonder Hoppin’ John.
—Cynthia R. Greenlee, Bon Appétit, 28 Feb. 2025
The tone and grit is authentic to the original show, and the writing never feels too dissimilar.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
Sometimes being a good partner means putting on formal attire and gritting one’s teeth through caustic toasts.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Clean, however, is another matter—dust bunnies proliferate around the feet of a couple of bookcases, and dirt and grit line the bottom edges of the front door and the bathroom door.
—Han Ong, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grit
Noun
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While initially working in a hair salon in his hometown of Houston, Guerrero worked up the courage to move to L.A. to pursue his dreams.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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That all-important contrast is missing (as are any employees who do the manual labor of cleaning up after the guests), which is why the show feels like a deflated satire that never had the courage of its convictions to begin with.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Now, add the wine and scrape any of those yummy brown bits off the bottom of the pan.—
Claudia Alexander,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Each page was scraped about seven times on average.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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An investigation revealed the suspect pulled the victim’s hair and scratched the victim’s face two days prior.—
Anne Gelhaus,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Summiting Mount Everest is on so many avid travelers’ must-do lists; join the fray and scratch that itch this month.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The primary considerations in the election of a new Vicar of Christ are concerns such as adherence to the Gospel, commitment to evangelization, and the fortitude to root out corruption in one of the world’s most complex religious institutions.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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Many people have the fortitude to venture out on their own and do so safely and successfully.—
Harriette Cole,
The Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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It’s certified organic by the JAS (Japanese Agricultural Standards), which is recognized by the USDA, and it’s produced and ground into powder in Kagoshima, Japan.—
Lauryn Jiles,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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Which country can field the best fiber-optic drones, and fastest, should have the edge as Russia’s wider war on Ukraine grinds into its fourth year.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The production encapsulated his bravery, wit and charm.—
Joshua Barone,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Gryffindor stands for bravery, courage and chivalry; Hufflepuff is known for loyalty, kindness and hard work; Ravenclaw values wisdom, wit and a love of learning; Slytherin represents ambition, resourcefulness and determination.—
Kelsey Lentz,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Theory one: After producing nine Bond films over 30 years, starting with GoldenEye in 1995, Broccoli no longer has the stomach or stamina for another years-long Bond production marathon.—
Benjamin Svetkey and Julian Sancton,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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The terms refer to any exercise that enhances a muscle's overall strength or stamina.—
Katrina Carter,
Verywell Health,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The winners likewise offered less spark and spunk than in many of the Oscars' best years.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Forever proud of her Irish heritage that provided her with spunk and beauty.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Grit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grit. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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