as in grit
the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship
the movie somewhat exaggerates the grittiness of the explorers, but the basic facts are correct
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Recent Examples of grittiness
In fact, baking soda's uses are extensive because of its grittiness and its ability to eliminate odors.
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
Huskey has some grittiness to his game, but his coverage was his strength in Frisco.
—Mike Kaye
january 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
There should be no grittiness or lumps in either texture.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Page’s teammates readily attest to his grittiness.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
There are plenty of black-and-white visuals adding a grittiness to the video.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 12 Nov. 2025
Condon created his newest adaptation by blending the novel's grittiness and its extravagant Broadway adaptation, effectively taking audiences on a journey between reality and fantasy.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
The grittiness of this powder can cause the stone to lose its shine or have permanent scratches.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Aronofsky has, since the grittiness of Pi and Requiem for a Dream, flitted with alacrity from genre to genre, trying his hand at biblical epics (Noah) and claustrophobic dramas (The Whale).
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
Huskey has some grittiness to his game, but his coverage was his strength in Frisco.
—Mike Kaye
january 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
There should be no grittiness or lumps in either texture.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Page’s teammates readily attest to his grittiness.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
There are plenty of black-and-white visuals adding a grittiness to the video.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 12 Nov. 2025
Condon created his newest adaptation by blending the novel's grittiness and its extravagant Broadway adaptation, effectively taking audiences on a journey between reality and fantasy.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
The grittiness of this powder can cause the stone to lose its shine or have permanent scratches.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Aronofsky has, since the grittiness of Pi and Requiem for a Dream, flitted with alacrity from genre to genre, trying his hand at biblical epics (Noah) and claustrophobic dramas (The Whale).
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grittiness
Noun
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The grit is hidden behind the gowns.—
Alice Newbold,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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Postseason football is defined by grit and narrow margins.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Defense of humanity requires courage, moral clarity and our unwavering action.—
Bernard Cherkasov,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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And some poor choices have not diminished the status of the Norwegian Nobel Committee as the international arbiter of moral courage.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While the novel seems to equate bravery, as manifested through behavior in the bullring, with moral clarity, here the emblem of bravery has been turned into garbage.—
Akhil Sharma,
New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2026
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Angela’s pride in the quiet bravery and solidarity has stuck with me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As far as mental fortitude, Penix is the definition of it.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The person who has the fortitude to overcome multiple physical and mental challenges wins bragging rights, plus a hefty cash prize of $1 million.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Decision quality, emotional control, stamina, and presence depend on the decision-maker's condition.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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XPro Health focuses on everyday energy so entrepreneurs have the stamina to consistently show up for their companies and families.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Each design also has its own energy and spunk!—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
15 Dec. 2025
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Last time out, the 49ers eventually showed spunk pursuing the Cleveland Browns’ Shedeur Sanders, producing three sacks in a 26-8 win Nov. 30.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
8 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Grittiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grittiness. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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