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
Noun
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The fans got their wish after a roller coaster of emotions as Team USA, down a man for the final 36 minutes after a Folarin Balogun red card, showed grit, poise and never-say-die attitude to hang on for a 2-0 win to advance to the Round of 16.
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Surviving a World Cup knockout-stage brawl takes a special kind of grit.
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Their courage quickly wavers in the face of the location’s eerie atmosphere and the deafening sound of cicadas.
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That courage is greater than talent, and people remember who had it.
Noun
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The revolutionary leaders proved their character with sacrifice and bravery.
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Without their bravery and will to stand up to England, the most powerful military force in history up to that time, and fight for their right to be free, our United States of America would be a much different place.
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What sets him apart is his character, mental fortitude and sheer physical resilience.
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There may have been flaws in the analysis provided to the president before his decision to strike, or if there weren’t, then no one in the intelligence community had the fortitude or gravitas to help the president understand the realities of the situation.
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The Estadio Azteca, which will host the England game, sits 2,240 metres above sea level, which not only gives the hosts an acclimatisation advantage but shifts greater focus onto physical stamina and endurance.
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The rucking vest has moved from military training grounds into mainstream fitness gear, and 2026 has delivered a wave of new options built for people who want to add strength and stamina to a simple walk.
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But Alcock is no John Wayne or Jeff Bridges, and Ridley lacks the spunk of Kim Darby and Hailee Steinfeld.
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These small, high-energy pups have plenty of spunk and a big heart.
Cite this Entry
“Grittiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grittiness. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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