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 That documentary captured the fame and success that defined Bourdain’s life after the publication of Kitchen Confidential in 2000, while Tony depicts the gritty lifestyle that turned him on to life in a restaurant kitchen. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026 Mafia romances are especially popular, delving into the gritty underworld of organized crime. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 18 July 2026 One Gamine fragrance, Heroic Dose, opens with fresh cypress, blue hemp, and salty marine air, but underneath lies an earthy, gritty complexity brought in by cumin and vetiver bourbon. — Parizaad Khan Sethi, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026 According to the brand, this one lends an invisible hold for 48 hours without a gritty texture or powdery residue. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 16 July 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
  • 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
  • Nolan Hurd, 26, sat silent and unflinching while being handed the sentence by Superior Court Judge Jennifer Madden Ragland, who openly questioned the man’s remorse in the January 2022 death of his girlfriend, Nikha Marcella DeGuzman.
    — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
Definition of unflinching
Adjective
  • Porto Santo Porto Santo appeals to travelers seeking privacy within Portugal's Madeira archipelago, where a nine-kilometer sandy beach sets it apart from Madeira's rugged, rocky coastline.
    — Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Brace for notorious Keyserville Road, a long sandy slope where some cyclists dismount and push.
    — Pam LeBlanc, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
Definition of sandy
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  • Her wild mane of curls and satiny crimson gown added a layer of vivid drama to the performance, accentuating her combo’s incendiary world-jazz sound.
    — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
  • There are also various livery options, plus a vivid new Tangelo Orange color scheme reserved solely for the 420 Sport.
    — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 22 July 2026
Definition of vivid
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  • The story of a plucky Canadian station in the golden era of alternative radio is headed to PBS.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 July 2026
  • Thirteen consecutive July victories have lifted the plucky Boston Red Sox into playoff position two weeks before the trade deadline.
    — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of plucky
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  • Ross accessorized her look with a chunky, layered statement necklace in contrasting earthy tones.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
  • Leathery, musky, earthy, and spicy, the best way to describe this fragrance is a mezcal cocktail set on fire for dramatic effect at a bougie restaurant.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 21 July 2026
Definition of earthy
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  • When balanced with thoughtful material selections and a clear design focus, bold tile can make a bath feel both expressive and harmonious.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
  • When transiting the sign of Leo, however, the influence of Jupiter can be just as creative, expressive and unapologetic with its authenticity.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Definition of expressive
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  • 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
  • An extremely wacky third-place game The World Cup final tends to be a nervy affair, often marked by cautious attacks and resolute defending.
    — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of resolute
Adjective
  • This Mediterranean herb likes the heat but not the humidity, so make certain to plant it in full sun in sandy or gravelly soil.
    — Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
  • His voice, including its gravelly quality and thick Cockney accent, was replicated with his permission through a deal with ElevenLabs, which licenses AI versions of artists’ voices.
    — Angela Yang, NBC news, 23 June 2026
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