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
The production is intense and focused with a grittiness native to Memphis-style hip-hop.
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Demicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2026
Original Silk Protein All of the creaminess, none of the grittiness!
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Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
The Los Alamitos High product is known for his all-business approach to football as well as his overall grittiness as a receiver.
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Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
His relaxed point of view is a far cry from the grandness or the grittiness that marked the work of Western painters past like Frederic Remington or Albert Bierstadt.
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Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
Eye drops Some people experience significant seasonal allergy symptoms in their eyes, such as dryness, burning, watering, itchiness or grittiness.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
The grittiness of this powder can cause the stone to lose its shine or have permanent scratches.
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Lauren David,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
Medium- or fine-grind cornmeal makes pancakes with a pleasant grittiness, while buttermilk keeps the interiors light and tender.
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Ken Haedrich,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Feb. 2026
He’s not missed a game yet and his teammates have been inspired by the grittiness required to play through the pain.
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
Demicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2026
Original Silk Protein All of the creaminess, none of the grittiness!
—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
The Los Alamitos High product is known for his all-business approach to football as well as his overall grittiness as a receiver.
—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
His relaxed point of view is a far cry from the grandness or the grittiness that marked the work of Western painters past like Frederic Remington or Albert Bierstadt.
—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
Eye drops Some people experience significant seasonal allergy symptoms in their eyes, such as dryness, burning, watering, itchiness or grittiness.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
The grittiness of this powder can cause the stone to lose its shine or have permanent scratches.
—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
Medium- or fine-grind cornmeal makes pancakes with a pleasant grittiness, while buttermilk keeps the interiors light and tender.
—
Ken Haedrich,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Feb. 2026
He’s not missed a game yet and his teammates have been inspired by the grittiness required to play through the pain.
—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grittiness
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Zeolite absorbs excess oil while silk powder creates airy body and grit, making limp hair look instantly fuller and more lived-in.
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The Liberty’s tunnel is especially a sight because their tunnel style often lives in between a stretch of femininity and New York grit.
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Unable to outrun the Bitchfist, the Hand earns his reputation for cunning and courage.
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March 21 – April 19 Aries, your courage meets a softer mirror.
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Just watching as a fan from a distance, I was impressed by her bravery.
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There has been an outpouring of support on social media for those who stopped to help, heralding their bravery and selflessness.
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However, optimizing it in meaningful ways that are beneficial to its key constituencies is possible and can be rewarding on many levels if would-be disruptors are realistic about the scale and complexity of the challenges and have the creativity, patience, and fortitude to overcome them.
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Teams love Stirtz’s mental fortitude, leadership and of course his ability to score.
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That makes smart packing less about luxury and more about stamina.
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Soundcore Headphones Deals The Soundcore Q20i offers an impressive balance of silence and stamina, utilizing hybrid active noise cancelling to reduce ambient sounds by up to 90%.
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These small, high-energy pups have plenty of spunk and a big heart.
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Hsu’s voice performance also gives Kristen spunk in these scenes, while Sharpe brings an unexpected vulnerability to AJ.
Cite this Entry
“Grittiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grittiness. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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