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 Downwind from wildfires in North AmericaandEurope, the sky turns orange and the air tastes gritty. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 From the perspective of our health systems, this work is nice-to-have but eclipsed by the gritty realities of clinical care. — Kyle Vanelli, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026 Of all the superheroes to give the gritty realism treatment, the Green Lantern is an odd choice. — Alison Herman, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026 From father to son, coach to players, the gritty attitude has been instilled by Papotta at Viewpoint. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 14 Aug. 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
  • The documentary American Doctor is an intimate and unflinching look at the decimated healthcare system in Gaza under Israeli assault.
    — Leila Fadel, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Tobe Hooper’s original film is arguably the best artistic achievement that the genre has ever seen, boasting an unflinching portrayal of brutality that holds up to this day.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of unflinching
Adjective
  • Old chose slate floors for the kitchen to stand up to sandy feet and paws.
    — Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Golf carts dart around the island to drop guests at various outlets, but pathways are sandy, and there are steps to most of the restaurants, though beach rooms are all at floor level.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of sandy
Adjective
  • Astonishingly vivid images blazed forth onto the theater’s giant screen.
    — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • His shop sits next door to the Little Haiti cultural complex, designed like a turn-of-the-century Haitian gingerbread house painted in vivid Caribbean yellow and teal.
    — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • Hong Kong — There’s a plucky little Qing Dynasty artifact that at first glance looks out of place among China’s many Forbidden City treasures.
    — Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Hayden — plucky and determined and perfectionist, spending hours practicing her skating and utterly focused on getting every acting take spot-on and truthful.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of plucky
Adjective
  • The palette is earthy and muddy, grounded in the surrounding trails.
    — Sara Ruffin Costello, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The ribbed detailing of the pillows adds a sophisticated feel, while the earthy, terracotta colors in off-white, beige, brick red, and mustard yellow bring subtle seasonal warmth that makes any space feel welcoming.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of earthy
Adjective
  • This means, after the messenger planet’s bold and expressive journey through Leo, the focus moves away from creative and dramatic declarations (Leo) to a desire for productivity and grounding in the realm of communication.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Plus, Deep Rooted is versatile enough to pair with soft neutrals, expressive blues, and calming greens.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026
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  • Still, co-founder and CEO Adam Taubenfligel remains resolute.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of resolute
Adjective
  • The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee — who’s been honored for his work as a solo artist and a member of Faces — is known for belting out ballads and rock numbers through an unmistake gravelly voice.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • When listening to McElligott’s radio call, Blue Jackets fans could hear an unspoken homage to Penguins legendary broadcaster Mike Lange, whose gravelly goal calls and distinct, quirky catchphrases thrilled listeners.
    — Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of gravelly

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“Gritty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gritty. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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