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Recent Examples of gritty
Match soil to plant type—airy mixes for tropicals, and fast-draining, gritty mixes for succulents—and avoid moisture-holding additives indoors.
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Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
In a gritty final against Sweden Tuesday, the curling mixed doubles pair narrowly missed the top spot on the podium, falling 6-5 to siblings Isabella and Rasmus Wranå in a back-and-forth match that saw the lead change hands three times.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
From gritty political reality to absurdly cutting political commentary, tongue-in-cheek parody to touching, intimate drama (plus a moody adaptation of a Russian short story), voters have a wide selection from which to choose.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
In a move that signals the next phase of the artificial intelligence boom, Emanate, an AI startup focused on the gritty reality of America’s industrial supply chain, has emerged from stealth.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
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Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
In a gritty final against Sweden Tuesday, the curling mixed doubles pair narrowly missed the top spot on the podium, falling 6-5 to siblings Isabella and Rasmus Wranå in a back-and-forth match that saw the lead change hands three times.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
From gritty political reality to absurdly cutting political commentary, tongue-in-cheek parody to touching, intimate drama (plus a moody adaptation of a Russian short story), voters have a wide selection from which to choose.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
In a move that signals the next phase of the artificial intelligence boom, Emanate, an AI startup focused on the gritty reality of America’s industrial supply chain, has emerged from stealth.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gritty
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On the franchise’s staying power in a genre historically dominated by male stars, Mukerji credits its unflinching subject matter.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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The track grapples with his struggle to process a drive-by shooting that nearly took his life and offered a glimpse at his artistry to come, characterized by his raw, unflinching lyrics.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
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Warmer weather can dry out soil more quickly — especially sandy or exposed areas — and may cause plants to grow sooner than normal.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
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And yet the miles of glorious golden sand – one of the only sandy beaches in Sussex – is undeniably delightful, and just nestled behind the dunes is a splendid hotel, The Gallivant, which proclaims that happiness is a place, right here, in Camber.—
Felicity Capon,
TheWeek,
19 Feb. 2026
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The show utilizes vivid color and energetic music to encourage kids to participate in the various adventures and activities, whether that’s mimicking Danny’s dance moves, flying like an airplane, or battling the aforementioned gravity-defying goldfish.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
14 Feb. 2026
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Gomis, who’s credited along with five other editors, cuts from one ceremony to the other without warning, creating a vivid menagerie of sights, sounds, rites, languages, faces and places.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Over thousands of years of history, our propaganda has repeatedly sought to portray ourselves as the plucky underdogs, surviving against huge physical odds by marshaling our intelligence and native cunning against the brute forces of nature.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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This isn’t a plucky 250 trying to punch above its weight.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Feb. 2026
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Glass vases with pink orchids were placed throughout the presentation space, complementing the earthy tones and bright accents in Zimbalist's designs.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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While red is a great choice for adding some of the boldness of the zodiac sign to your home decor, it’s also tempered with more natural, earthy tones.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2026
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But the characters are expressive, and the medium is used to unreal ends, which is, after all, what cartoons are good for.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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This expressive, effusive soul could finally use skating to effusively express her soul.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The mission of the MLB Players Association remains resolute, even after the sudden resignation of its longtime leader, Tony Clark.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The team had seen roughly 90 children, including an experienced young actor, but de Araújo was resolute.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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Liam Neeson puts on his best gravelly voice to play Jack Drebin, the son of Leslie Nielsen’s Frank; Pamela Anderson has fun as his femme fatale; and Danny Huston is the Musk-like villain.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
4 Jan. 2026
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Born Christopher Anton Rea in Middlesbrough, England, on March 4, 1951, the rock and blues singer was well known for his distinctive gravelly voice and slide guitar playing.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Gritty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gritty. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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