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 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.
—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
The slightly coarse grittiness of these bars might not be to everyone's liking, but tasting chocolate in this deliberately unrefined form is something everyone should experience at least once.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2026
In fact, baking soda's uses are extensive because of its grittiness and its ability to eliminate odors.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
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
The slightly coarse grittiness of these bars might not be to everyone's liking, but tasting chocolate in this deliberately unrefined form is something everyone should experience at least once.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2026
In fact, baking soda's uses are extensive because of its grittiness and its ability to eliminate odors.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grittiness
Noun
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Any number of other Knicks played the hero, willing the team to a gutsy victory, showing sudden grit after so many easy blowouts.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Yet even today, the grit and determination Dede instilled in her son hasn’t left her.—
Gigi Zamora,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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By evening, the Aries Moon moves through your 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources, bringing courage around commitments, money, or deeper trust.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Beneath the spectacle lies a story about longing, ambition, connection and the courage to challenge a broken system.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Hannah Einbinder speaks about the cowardice of Hollywood on the Gaza genocide contrasted with Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil’s bravery.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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There is still so much decency, intelligence, curiosity, kindness, and bravery among the people who work (or worked, before they were fired) in our government.—
Time,
Time,
12 May 2026
Noun
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For Garcia, that sense of something built by instinct and fortitude is part of what makes the next chapter feel so charged.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Like my predecessors, my life has been grounded in faith and fortitude.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Training to Be Ellie Houston The performance has been months in the making, with Ellie deep in rehearsals and training to get her stamina half-time ready.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
9 May 2026
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Used for stress, focus, fatigue, and stamina (NCCIH).—
Ryan Brennan
May 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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She was known among her neighbors for her generosity and spunk — and among her relatives for stubborn refusal to leave Bellevue Square, her home of 54 years, The Courant reported in 1997.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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Grossmont showed some spunk, rallying for three runs in the bottom of the inning.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Grittiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grittiness. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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