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Recent Examples of gritty
Many congratulations to this tough, gritty Knicks team.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
The sheep both kept the grass cut and brought some pastoral beauty to gritty, industrial Chicago.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Turn the mixer to high speed and add sugar 1 tablespoon at a time until stiff peaks form and the meringue is no longer gritty (18 to 20 minutes), scraping down the bowl as needed.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026
This season has been a unique opportunity to bring together two of my true passions–gritty glam rock and 18th century historical dress.
—Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
The sheep both kept the grass cut and brought some pastoral beauty to gritty, industrial Chicago.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Turn the mixer to high speed and add sugar 1 tablespoon at a time until stiff peaks form and the meringue is no longer gritty (18 to 20 minutes), scraping down the bowl as needed.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026
This season has been a unique opportunity to bring together two of my true passions–gritty glam rock and 18th century historical dress.
—Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gritty
Adjective
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Froggatt will play Harriet Talbot, who is sharp, unflinching, and unwilling to back down.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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First, there’s the unflinching political courage.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Celebrate the completion of your road trip with a victory ride on the roller coaster, or simply relax on the broad, sandy beach.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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The seemingly unconnected and largely overlooked disappearances of young women became the focus of true-crime documentaries, books and podcasts after police began discovering the victims’ skeletal remains in the sandy scrub along a coastal parkway.—
Philip Marcelo,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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The smoky eyes of Duchess Birgitte of Gloucester The Duchess paired her vivid lips—painted in a bright shade of pink, very close to coral—with anthracite-toned eyelids, perfectly complementing her playful silver hairstyle.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
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Highlight details are more vivid and color bleeding is minimized.—
Nam Sunwoo,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Hollywood loves a comedy about a plucky kid and an aging eccentric.—
Natalia Winkelman,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Texas Tech morphing from plucky underdog to college football antagonist in less than a season is exactly what the sport needs.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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How Homeowners Are Painting Their Exteriors This Summer Just as interior paint colors are leaning toward warm, earthy palettes, these trendy colors can benefit the exterior of your house, too.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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Where their Florida style is bold and flamboyant, the ranch is subtle and defined by a rich, earthy palette.—
Elizabeth Kiefer,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
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But Jenkin’s style ties directly to his subjects and his expressive philosophy.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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People were very expressive on both sides.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Spielberg has been resolute in his beliefs since before Disclosure Day entered production.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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As resolute as Tortorella remained afterward, the Hurricanes were confident the decision would turn out in their favor.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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The road’s hairpin turns and gravelly washes mean slow going; the trip from Marfa to Chinati Hot Springs will likely take around two hours.—
Eva Frederick,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
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Like many other succulents, 'Angelina' stonecrops are drought-tolerant, can grow in sandy or gravelly soil, and thrive in sunny, well-draining conditions.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Gritty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gritty. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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