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Recent Examples of gritty
They’re specifically designed for glass cooktop surfaces and have two sides—a gritty, sandpaper-like one on one side and a soft sponge on the other that gently scrub off stubborn messes and stuck-on bits without scratching or damaging the glass.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Police posted a gritty, 50-second video of the raid on their social media.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
New York’s gritty downtown scene was exploding, high-camp drag queens and nightclub personalities like Kevin Aviance and Lady Bunny were becoming icons, and house and ballroom music were filtering into the mainstream.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
The 18-year-old had just scored her first goal for the Spirit in a gritty display of her speed, athleticism and football IQ.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 1 May 2026
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Police posted a gritty, 50-second video of the raid on their social media.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
New York’s gritty downtown scene was exploding, high-camp drag queens and nightclub personalities like Kevin Aviance and Lady Bunny were becoming icons, and house and ballroom music were filtering into the mainstream.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
The 18-year-old had just scored her first goal for the Spirit in a gritty display of her speed, athleticism and football IQ.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gritty
Adjective
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And so begins Sarah and David’s sometimes hilarious, often irreverent and totally unflinching journey to follow the ups and downs of David’s disease.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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For decades, the United States was an unflinching champion for strong digital trade rules.—
Josh Kallmer,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Whatever the reason, the rest of the day, ghosts of my former selves appeared around every sandy corner.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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Middleton paired the sandy suit style with a cream blouse.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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In a room full of mirrors, that vivid red bounces back onto your skin, often highlighting imperfections rather than giving you a soft, healthy glow.—
Natasha Bazika,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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Capitol Reef National Park, Utah Straddling a huge portion of southern Utah, Capitol Reef owes its name to the vivid imagination of early settlers, who thought one of its giant white-rock formations resembled a capitol building dome and its jagged cliffs an underwater reef.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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Amid this wealth, Yerord Mas flows into the lineage of other small, plucky projects that have helped define and redefine cuisines essential to Los Angeles.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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His presence has turned them from a plucky group with something to prove into a force to be reckoned with every night.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2026
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The result is nutrient-rich and earthy soil for use in gardens and flower beds.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Choose evergreen plants that will look great year-round and complement red brick stairs with terracotta pots for a warm earthy look.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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The end result is a small but expressive robot version of Rocky that captures much of the personality fans loved in Project Hail Mary.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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A lot of it was kind of reckonings with childhood, really very expressive work.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Pichai’s lieutenants hold up his resolute focus on serving the user as an unequivocal good.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
6 May 2026
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The goal and Joao Pedro’s ping off the inside of Lucas Perri’s near post were the concerns, but beyond that, United were resolute at the back, but unable to muster anything of their own.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 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 13 May. 2026.
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