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Recent Examples of gritty
Joined by Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, and Oleksandr Usyk, the film takes a gritty peek behind the curtain at Kerr's life and showcases one of Dwayne Johnson's best performances to date.
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Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
But in between the cutting insults, the two have had gritty policy debates and have each managed to thoroughly articulate their platforms to New Jersey voters.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2025
Ginelli’s film highlights the gritty experience of refugees fleeing their homes, with the group forced to share basic toilet facilities and sleep nearly on top of one another.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
This design style jumps right out of Beetlejuice with its detailed architectural moldings, elaborate wallpaper, and gritty style.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
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Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
But in between the cutting insults, the two have had gritty policy debates and have each managed to thoroughly articulate their platforms to New Jersey voters.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2025
Ginelli’s film highlights the gritty experience of refugees fleeing their homes, with the group forced to share basic toilet facilities and sleep nearly on top of one another.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
This design style jumps right out of Beetlejuice with its detailed architectural moldings, elaborate wallpaper, and gritty style.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gritty
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The pic starred Rena Owen, Temuera Morrison and Cliff Curtis and provided an unflinching portrait of Māori life.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Taut and well-acted as this queasy little thriller can be, its unflinching tale of corporate authoritarianism is much too streamlined to reflect the emotional truth of watching totalitarianism in motion.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
28 Oct. 2025
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The 46-year-old migrant stood on the sandy beach in flip-flops one morning watching a boat packed with other migrants leave without him.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Firefighters who rescued a dog that tumbled 40 feet off a sandy cliff over the ocean onto a ledge received plenty of rewards, California officials and news outlets reported.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Inspired by her vivid dream, Quiller decided to make the scene a reality for her sister.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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The 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, which killed nearly 20,000 people and precipitated a nuclear disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant, remains a vivid illustration of the devastation such events can cause.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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We’re told by Iervolino that discussions are in an advanced stages to secure a rocket which will carry the plucky director into space.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Last month, the opportunity finally came, thanks to a plucky desert fish and the biologists working to safeguard the species from extinction.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Beets are known for their slight heart shape, bright colors, and earthy flavor.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
4 Nov. 2025
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This mushroom soup is hearty and delicious, topped with crunchy croutons that offer lots of earthy-savory flavor.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Blomstadt has such a kind and expressive face, and the camera lingers on the different instruments in the orchestra, which is perfect for fuelling the imagination of a music-mad toddler.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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There’s no better way to fill the home with holiday cheer than through expressive decorating.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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But Sarah remains resolute, Bert tamps down his desire to make a quick buck — for a while, at least — and the situation starts to draw national attention, thanks to the involvement of a white civil rights attorney and a Black reporter from up north.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Despite his anger, the woman remained confused but resolute.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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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,
26 Aug. 2025
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My new favourite spot nearby was a long, sunken garden, complete with stone fountains, a gravelly terrace, and grand staircases sprawling down from street level.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Gritty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gritty. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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