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Recent Examples of grimly
The Olsen kiddos trying to close their front door to keep the sharks out is just as well-shot and grimly hilarious as Lisa readying to give birth as the floodwaters rise.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
Innocence isn’t even about the recent past; statistically speaking, the grimly familiar scenes of mayhem might take place somewhere next week.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
The anti-nuclear artists collective whose work is on display at Pitzer College in Claremont never predicted a nuclear proliferation crisis would break out in the Middle East during their exhibit, or how grimly topical their work would quickly become as a result.
—Chloe Shrager, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Rose Byrne is earning acclaim for her turn in Mary Bronstein's harrowing (and grimly funny) film.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
The count of New Yorkers who had died outdoors ticked grimly upward, passing fifteen and then twenty.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2026
Precise, deniable, and in Russia’s case, grimly familiar.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
During that time, a self-effacing marksman named Simo Häyhä, a sniper so grimly effective he was known and feared as the White Death, would prove invaluable to the Finns’ ability to hold off the Soviet advance.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
By this time, European leaders had become grimly familiar with friendly fire from their American ally.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
Innocence isn’t even about the recent past; statistically speaking, the grimly familiar scenes of mayhem might take place somewhere next week.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
The anti-nuclear artists collective whose work is on display at Pitzer College in Claremont never predicted a nuclear proliferation crisis would break out in the Middle East during their exhibit, or how grimly topical their work would quickly become as a result.
—Chloe Shrager, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Rose Byrne is earning acclaim for her turn in Mary Bronstein's harrowing (and grimly funny) film.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
The count of New Yorkers who had died outdoors ticked grimly upward, passing fifteen and then twenty.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2026
Precise, deniable, and in Russia’s case, grimly familiar.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
During that time, a self-effacing marksman named Simo Häyhä, a sniper so grimly effective he was known and feared as the White Death, would prove invaluable to the Finns’ ability to hold off the Soviet advance.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
By this time, European leaders had become grimly familiar with friendly fire from their American ally.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grimly
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Wall Street has been determinedly upbeat about the war in Iran resolving in a relatively short window.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Though his injuries were severe, the sailors watched in wonder as the cat determinedly licked his wounds, then got back to work destroying the rats threatening the ship’s food stores.—
Anne Ewbank,
Popular Science,
18 Feb. 2026
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Biennale organizers have resolutely refused such demands, arguing that any state recognized as a nation in Italy is permitted to participate.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Expressing concerns about rising electricity rates, water shortages, and uncaring tech oligarchs, most attendees were resolutely opposed.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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Nearly a decade later, both actors are firmly in A-list territory, balancing blockbuster franchises, fashion partnerships, and increasingly global careers.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te thanked his counterpart and Paraguay's government for speaking out for Taiwan and firmly supporting Taiwan's international participation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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The activity for Initio, with functional fragrances meant to trigger emotions, is performing strongly, too.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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That philosophy has resonated strongly with patients throughout New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The firm also scrapped Sora and has been aggressively advertising and messaging about Codex for months now.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some within the Republican Party have said Florida should aggressively redraw its map to counter Virginia, although others have hedged.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Chief among the familiar faces is Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the stoic, gruffly professional explosives-disposal expert Major Will Tranter, who shows up at a construction site in the heart of London where an unexploded, 1,000-pound WWII bomb has just been found.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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Known for combining antique techniques like Georgian cut-down settings, McCormack’s approach to design is decidedly relaxed and modern while still focusing on craftsmanship — the Mayfair location has an in-house workshop.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
3 May 2026
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Jessica's interpretation on the Jacqueline Kennedy theme of 2001 was a decidedly beachy one.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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Overall, this combination of soft, complex malt with good hop character that’s strong but not too assertively bitter is dry, spicy, fruity and highly bubbly and carbonated.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Taste and add salt and pepper; the milk should be assertively seasoned.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Nov. 2025
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“Grimly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grimly. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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