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as in sandy
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Recent Examples of gritty
The singer then premiered the title track, a homage to the roots of 1980s Americana and gritty heartland rock in the vein of Bruce Springsteen instead of the pop music of his debut.
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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The two shows represent a blast of contrast: Adolescence is gritty and minimalist.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Faster than Light and the overland travel mechanics of fantasy RPGs, mixed with the random encounters and gritty humanity of the 2D Fallout titles.
—Kevin Purdy, ArsTechnica, 5 Apr. 2025
Blumhouse and Universal’s horror pic Drop is in a close battle with A24’s gritty Iraqi war drama Warfare for fourth place.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 12 Apr. 2025
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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The two shows represent a blast of contrast: Adolescence is gritty and minimalist.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Faster than Light and the overland travel mechanics of fantasy RPGs, mixed with the random encounters and gritty humanity of the 2D Fallout titles.
—Kevin Purdy, ArsTechnica, 5 Apr. 2025
Blumhouse and Universal’s horror pic Drop is in a close battle with A24’s gritty Iraqi war drama Warfare for fourth place.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gritty
Adjective
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The collection provides an unflinching look at Didion’s struggle to write and ruminations on her legacy.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The humor is dark, and the confessions are unflinching, and Woolever has a gift for turning them into propulsive storytelling.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Price upon request, the Isles Group Honduras Just off the coast of Roatán, the 67-acre Rose Cay has three sandy beaches and deep waters suited for yachts or a marina.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2025
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Located between Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach along the Pacific Coast Highway, this coastal park stretches from sandy shores to rugged hills.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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Photo : Sotheby's A fancy vivid yellowish orange diamond, rock crystal, and enamel ring.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 May 2025
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The book’s vivid digital art, collaged from her own photographs and manipulated in Photoshop, helped children connect with science and nature in new ways.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The plucky, upstart Pistons looked like the veteran team.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Boston continues to fight through bumps and bruises to take care of business, winning Game 4 107-98 over a plucky Magic squad.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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That has imbued the tequila with rich notes of maple, brown sugar, and raisin, while keeping the agave’s earthy character intact.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2025
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Across the property, warm, earthy tones shape the mood.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The designer and entrepreneur has sometimes been overshadowed by her friend and close collaborator Josef Frank, whose colorful, expressive prints have become synonymous with the brand.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
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Be more expressive, human, and animated to keep attention.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Neuharth was resolute about a reader-friendly approach.—
Caren Bohan,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Despite his resolute disdain for the regime, at 14 years old he was required by law to join the Hitler Youth, a paramilitary organization.—
Gabriele Regalbuto,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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My new favourite spot nearby was a long, sunken garden, complete with stone fountains, a gravelly terrace, and grand staircases sprawling down from street level.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
12 Mar. 2025
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Goldberg said one recent afternoon, in her gravelly voice.—
André Wheeler,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Gritty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gritty. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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