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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
Pierce Brosnan brought a suave, debonair approach, while Daniel Craig introduced a gritty realism and vulnerability to Bond.
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Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Its gritty military-leaning stories carried a somber post-9/11 feel that seemed appropriate for a fractured world needing a serious reality check.
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Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
Not the best skater, but high IQ, plays gritty and a really good scorer.
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Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Many congratulations to this tough, gritty Knicks team.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Its gritty military-leaning stories carried a somber post-9/11 feel that seemed appropriate for a fractured world needing a serious reality check.
—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
Not the best skater, but high IQ, plays gritty and a really good scorer.
—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Many congratulations to this tough, gritty Knicks team.
—
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gritty
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Nolan Hurd, 26, sat silent and unflinching while being handed the sentence by Superior Court Judge Jennifer Madden Ragland, who openly questioned the man’s remorse in the January 2022 death of his girlfriend, Nikha Marcella DeGuzman.
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Froggatt will play Harriet Talbot, who is sharp, unflinching, and unwilling to back down.
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As previously reported by PEOPLE, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force, the incident occurred on Tuesday, June 23, in Staniel Cay, a small, sandy island in the Exuma Cays.
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Think sandy feet, long lunches, morning coffee with the Pacific.
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But, for now, and with this book, Vance seems to be keeping the door open to a rapprochement with Leo—say, a personal encounter at the Vatican that would provide a vivid photo op.
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Someone had given her letters written by her mother, a gift that made her mother’s voice feel vivid and alive.
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It’s been a decent summer so far for plucky British gumshoes.
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In my line of work, there are few things as inauspicious as a plucky gal determined to make the best of a bad situation.
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Martinis would segue to meals of earthy, saucy pastas.
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Dear Margo’s setting, with its stone wall and earthy tones mixed with brass accents, makes for an ambiance that’s casual but hip.
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Bass is taut and clean, midrange clear and expressive, and treble crisp and extended for a high definition performance with all manner of music.
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So, bringing the expressive pads allowed people to experiment with making music by sliding their fingers across them, putting a snare in the middle and a rim shot around the edges.
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England’s fierce attacks in the second half were thwarted by a resolute American defense and a series of saves by goalkeeper Frank Borghi.
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Spielberg has been resolute in his beliefs since before Disclosure Day entered production.
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This Mediterranean herb likes the heat but not the humidity, so make certain to plant it in full sun in sandy or gravelly soil.
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His voice, including its gravelly quality and thick Cockney accent, was replicated with his permission through a deal with ElevenLabs, which licenses AI versions of artists’ voices.
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“Gritty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gritty. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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