gritty

adjective

Definition of grittynext
1
as in unflinching

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2
as in sandy

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3
as in vivid

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Recent Examples of gritty Downwind from wildfires in North AmericaandEurope, the sky turns orange and the air tastes gritty. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 From the perspective of our health systems, this work is nice-to-have but eclipsed by the gritty realities of clinical care. — Kyle Vanelli, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026 Of all the superheroes to give the gritty realism treatment, the Green Lantern is an odd choice. — Alison Herman, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026 From father to son, coach to players, the gritty attitude has been instilled by Papotta at Viewpoint. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gritty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gritty
  1. unflinching
  2. sandy
  3. vivid
  4. plucky
  5. earthy
  6. expressive
  7. resolute
  8. gravelly
Adjective
  • Tobe Hooper’s original film is arguably the best artistic achievement that the genre has ever seen, boasting an unflinching portrayal of brutality that holds up to this day.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Like many great works of American literature, the book is an unflinching portrait of a seemingly happy family held together by hubris and fear of change.
    — Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 1 July 2026
Definition of unflinching
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  • The sandy shores of Pawleys Island and Litchfield Beach are about 20 minutes away, but afternoons on the porch, appreciating the breezes that come in off the Winyah Bay and the connecting rivers, are just as peaceful.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Elephant seals and sea lions bark and breed on its sandy coves.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of sandy
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  • Astonishingly vivid images blazed forth onto the theater’s giant screen.
    — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • His shop sits next door to the Little Haiti cultural complex, designed like a turn-of-the-century Haitian gingerbread house painted in vivid Caribbean yellow and teal.
    — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of vivid
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  • Hayden — plucky and determined and perfectionist, spending hours practicing her skating and utterly focused on getting every acting take spot-on and truthful.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026
  • This was 1979, when Sonny was combing greater Seattle for prospects as a plucky young head coach at Montana State.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of plucky
Adjective
  • The palette is earthy and muddy, grounded in the surrounding trails.
    — Sara Ruffin Costello, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The ribbed detailing of the pillows adds a sophisticated feel, while the earthy, terracotta colors in off-white, beige, brick red, and mustard yellow bring subtle seasonal warmth that makes any space feel welcoming.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of earthy
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  • Perhaps this is why so much contemporary design feels more bloviating than expressive, as though visual volume now matters more than beauty.
    — Debbie Millman, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Her dark, expressive eyebrows and the deep timbre of her voice stand in entertaining contrast to the bounding energy of her husband, who is urgently sociable.
    — Gaby Wood, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of expressive
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  • Still, co-founder and CEO Adam Taubenfligel remains resolute.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • That approach has totted up 38 unbeaten matches and created a resolute backline – another key trait of almost all World Cup winners – through pragmatism-by-possession.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of resolute
Adjective
  • The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee — who’s been honored for his work as a solo artist and a member of Faces — is known for belting out ballads and rock numbers through an unmistake gravelly voice.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • When listening to McElligott’s radio call, Blue Jackets fans could hear an unspoken homage to Penguins legendary broadcaster Mike Lange, whose gravelly goal calls and distinct, quirky catchphrases thrilled listeners.
    — Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of gravelly

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