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Recent Examples of gritty
Mansfield pulled off a gritty road win, buoyed by two rushing touchdowns from senior running back Mason Bordieri and a game-altering 75-yard punt return for a score by Darrian Sanders to take down North Attleboro, 24-14, at Beaupre Field.
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Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Then there's Tyler Mane, who makes Michael Myers look novelly gritty.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
Almond butter is known for its rich, nutty flavor with a hint of sweetness; and its texture can range from silky to slightly gritty, depending on how long it's been ground.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
His three made 3-pointers Thursday were absolutely massive in the Dubs’ gritty, come-from-behind win.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
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Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Then there's Tyler Mane, who makes Michael Myers look novelly gritty.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
Almond butter is known for its rich, nutty flavor with a hint of sweetness; and its texture can range from silky to slightly gritty, depending on how long it's been ground.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
His three made 3-pointers Thursday were absolutely massive in the Dubs’ gritty, come-from-behind win.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gritty
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An unflinching look into the Israeli occupation of Palestinian families living in Masafer Yatta, the proceeds from VOD will go toward Palestinians in that area.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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And in short stories and doorstops, her attention is ruthless and unflinching.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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For ten days in July, fighter jets roared, infantry exchanged fire in crowded streets, and mobile missile launchers twirled their payloads from sandy beachheads as part of its annual Han Kuang exercises.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Beach Club Villas will occupy 23 beachfront parcels, each one acre with about 150 feet of sandy beach frontage, with prices beginning at $7 million for the land.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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Elsewhere, the graceful lines and vivid colors with which the macroscope Earth, by Cameron Beccario, visualizes global weather patterns give it a beauty that rivals your favorite Impressionist painting.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Oct. 2025
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The auroras intensify, expand toward the equator, and often turn a vivid blood red.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Unlike a killer hiding in the woods, a guy who gets you in your dreams is literally impossible to hide from, and watching our plucky heroine Nancy (Heather Langenkamp) trying to resist sleep presents a new kind of awful torture.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Lions will bounce back from a loss by covering the spread against the plucky Buccaneers, and the Colts are just better across the board right now than the Chargers.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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These snacks, treats, and sides complement and camouflage the earthier side of the plant in truly delicious recipes.—
Editors of Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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Fanning’s shoes were a grounding monochrome force in an otherwise colorful ensemble with earthy tones of green, brown and white.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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The resulting image depicts a loose choreography—several children hold their ringed arms in front of them, fingertips touching—but the over-all impression is one of gleeful, expressive chaos.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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It was thought that the simple last scene of Tom readying Ethan’s bedroom and giving the always subtly expressive Ruffalo a moment of quiet introspection would do the trick.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
23 Oct. 2025
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Despite living in hiding, Machado was resolute about Venezuela’s future.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Any credible evidence of sabotage or arson will be met with a swift and resolute response.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
20 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 3 Nov. 2025.
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