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Recent Examples of gritty
The ground beneath my feet was sandy and gritty, scuffing my white shoes.
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Literary Hub, 24 June 2025
After being humbled in their opener, Atletico bounced back in classic Diego Simeone fashion, earning a gritty win, walking away with all three points in their second match.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Less gritty than the usual Lippman fare, but great fun with her meticulous attention to character.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
In the years that followed, Gyllenhaal has turned heads in everything from the chilling thriller Zodiac (2007) to gritty fare like Prisoners (2013), Nightcrawler (2014), and Nocturnal Animals (2016).
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 21 June 2025
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Literary Hub, 24 June 2025
After being humbled in their opener, Atletico bounced back in classic Diego Simeone fashion, earning a gritty win, walking away with all three points in their second match.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Less gritty than the usual Lippman fare, but great fun with her meticulous attention to character.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
In the years that followed, Gyllenhaal has turned heads in everything from the chilling thriller Zodiac (2007) to gritty fare like Prisoners (2013), Nightcrawler (2014), and Nocturnal Animals (2016).
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gritty
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None of the 10 films in the main competition were studio-backed, and multiple shorts and features tackled pressing social topics with unflinching candor.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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An unflinching look at teen pregnancy, motherhood and friendship.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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In the long-term, seawalls can actually make erosion worse, especially along sandy beaches, where waves crashing against one side of the seawall can scour out sand on the other side.—
Molly Duerig,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2025
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Nestled in nine hectares of lush, landscaped gardens overlooking a long, sandy beach and the shimmering South China Sea, The Westin Resort & Spa Cam Ranh is a haven of tranquility and wellbeing.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
28 June 2025
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The title track – the last song on the album – does follow a Boss-esque blueprint of vivid storytelling (with the serious true-life recounting of a near-fatal car crash as a teen), but the music leans more Killers sheen than Springsteen muscularity.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
22 June 2025
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Haim’s new album gives vivid shape to a hard-to-define phase. Recipes: Try our recipe for rye shortcakes with strawberry-mandarinquat compote and citrus labneh. Games: Get our free daily crossword puzzle, sudoku, word search and arcade games.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2025
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This finals matchup is a perfect promotional ending, with this 68-win Thunder squad showing dominance is still possible in the second-apron era and the plucky Pacers (who started the season 10-15 before finishing 50-32) reminding the masses underdog tales are still in play, too.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Other crucial plot developments have involved the reveal that a French chef wasn’t actually French, a plucky servant’s attempts to patent an alarm clock, and Agnes’s dramatic decision to cross the street in order to speak to the Russells in person.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
17 June 2025
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There are 92 elegant guest rooms (including 55 suites), all of which are individually decorated in tasteful and calming earthy neutrals.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Pine nuts sprinkled on top give the zesty sauce a little earthy counterpoint.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
27 June 2025
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Lyles, an average build for a sprinter at 5ft 11in (180cm), is loud and expressive.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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When transiting the bold and expressive sign of Leo, the messenger planet takes on a more theatrical flair.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Like most political arguments, each stakeholder adopts a resolute adversarial position that disallows finding common ground.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
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In statements reported by state media on Sunday, China’s top political adviser Wang Huning echoed Beijing’s position, calling for the promotion of national reunification with Taiwan and for resolute opposition to Taiwan independence.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
16 June 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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Goldberg said one recent afternoon, in her gravelly voice.—
André Wheeler,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Gritty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gritty. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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