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as in unflinching
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as in sandy
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as in vivid
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Recent Examples of gritty
The Cowboys have had gritty contract extension negotiations in the past.
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2025
And while Gregory stayed in the back at all times, Mankowski came up front on four occasions to deliver light/gritty pop-R&B lead vocals good enough that those could’ve been the sole reason he was hired.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2025
But as the plot becomes too far-fetched for its gritty presentation, the series also becomes less fun, despite the best efforts of its cast.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
The direction adopted by Santa Monica Studio ushered an absurd amount of games that prioritized violence and gritty proclivities.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2025
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2025
And while Gregory stayed in the back at all times, Mankowski came up front on four occasions to deliver light/gritty pop-R&B lead vocals good enough that those could’ve been the sole reason he was hired.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2025
But as the plot becomes too far-fetched for its gritty presentation, the series also becomes less fun, despite the best efforts of its cast.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
The direction adopted by Santa Monica Studio ushered an absurd amount of games that prioritized violence and gritty proclivities.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gritty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gritty
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The film that, to me, in its most unflinching way, describes the Third Reich, the Holocaust, and the concentration camps.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
29 Mar. 2025
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For O’Connor, cultivating an unflinching engagement with reality was always a hopeful pursuit.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Mar. 2025
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Local soils are exceptionally sandy and not adjusted to the acidity preferred by azaleas.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2025
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Planting tomatoes in intensely sandy soil requires watering them at least twice a day or more in some cases.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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Scott’s vivid storytelling shines here, painting a picture of love in its most intimate moments.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
4 Apr. 2025
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Captured in vivid detail, the shimmering pieces of metal are tiny reminders of the region's pivotal gold-rush era of the 1860s.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2025
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For a team that’s been knocking on the door as a plucky underdog over the past few years, acquiring Rantanen has given this team a game breaker at a totally different level than what previously existed in Texas.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Yes, but: Some argue that these plucky underdogs may cease to exist as good players transfer to more elite programs that can offer them more NIL money.—
Maxwell Millington,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
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Its mother-of-pearl face with earthy hues is paired with polished gold stainless steel trim for a long-lasting finish with subtle hints of contrast.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Imagine a flavor that’s reminiscent of both earthy carrots and herbaceous parsley, all in one leafy green package.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The dial is where things turn slightly more expressive.—
Steven Rogers,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2025
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With Mercury stationing direct in Pisces — igniting your expressive fifth house of love, creativity and passion — everything from your hobbies to your romantic longings is getting back on track.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The letter offers a resolute response to Ballal’s treatment unlike the one signed by Yang and Kramer.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
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There is plenty of good sense in the EU taking a resolute stand.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
19 Mar. 2025
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From far above, the area around Yanghai cemetery looks like a collection of ground-dwelling wasp dens, drilled into a gravelly desert.—
Sarah Scoles,
Discover Magazine,
9 Jan. 2018
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This is the gravelly voice-over of Henry Hill speaking dutifully about downtown theater!—
Hunter Harris,
Vulture,
27 May 2022
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“Gritty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gritty. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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