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Recent Examples of gritty
Raw, sweaty, and steeped in debauchery, the track chronicles a spiral of booze, heartbreak, and nights lost in a haze of resistol fumes, all layered with his signature gritty rap flow.
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Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
What to do in Glasgow Glasgow’s reputation as Scotland’s gritty second city—compared to the regal, castle-on-a-hill status of Edinburgh, the country’s capital—has been changing lately, thanks to sprawling parks, boundary-pushing museums, and a dining scene that punches far above its weight.
—Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 9 Oct. 2025
The trailer showcases a project that brings a more Andor-like vibe to the franchise — more grounded and gritty than HBO’s other GoT prequel project, House of the Dragon.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Each scoop adds body and creaminess to smoothies and keeps you full until lunch without any chalky aftertaste or gritty texture.
—Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
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Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
What to do in Glasgow Glasgow’s reputation as Scotland’s gritty second city—compared to the regal, castle-on-a-hill status of Edinburgh, the country’s capital—has been changing lately, thanks to sprawling parks, boundary-pushing museums, and a dining scene that punches far above its weight.
—Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 9 Oct. 2025
The trailer showcases a project that brings a more Andor-like vibe to the franchise — more grounded and gritty than HBO’s other GoT prequel project, House of the Dragon.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Each scoop adds body and creaminess to smoothies and keeps you full until lunch without any chalky aftertaste or gritty texture.
—Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gritty
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And as the cast — including Ayo Edebiri and Andrew Garfield who play the accuser and the accused, respectively — engage in an unflinching battle of wits, navigating one knotty maneuver after another, what stands out is their clothes, which are as sharp as the dialogue.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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Inside Furioza looks to deliver more of the same unflinching perspective on violence and its consequences, with jaw-dropping action scenes.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Oct. 2025
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Today, Wisconsin is home to more than 250 cranberry farms, located in 20 of the state's central and northern counties, where sandy soils and wetlands make the region ideal for cranberry cultivation.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Plant the slips in loose, well-draining sandy or loamy soil.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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The details of that 2023 situation remain murky, but the potential for mischief became vivid for many around the world.—
John Wihbey,
Big Think,
7 Oct. 2025
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Hostas are an easy way to add interest to the garden because of their large, vivid leaves.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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The plucky nun, who was inducted into the school’s athletic hall of fame in 2017, was as determined as ever to follow the Ramblers to the 2021 NCAA Tournament after the 2020 postseason had been nixed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Shannon Ryan,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Maddie’s Secret follows Maddie, a plucky dishwasher who leaps to viral superstardom at a trendy food content creation company.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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The bold scent blends cannabis, leather, and patchouli to bring a sophisticated, yet earthy vibe any guy would want for his bachelor pad.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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Pair bright orange squash with earthy pottery for an outdoor autumn decoration that will impress any guest.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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Luminous and lustrous, Luminous Blue celebrates indigo in its most expressive form—deep, bright blues that shimmer with energy and emotion.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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And the film’s intimacy throughout is amplified in the frequent tight close-ups of cinematographer Matthew Libatique’s expressive visual language.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
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His fitness record and resolute performances playing a big role in helping Everton survive during a turbulent chapter in the club’s modern history.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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But Rachel Goldberg-Polin remains resolute, her grief tempered by her desire to see the remaining hostages return.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
8 Oct. 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 Oct. 2025.
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