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as in sandy
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as in vivid
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Recent Examples of gritty
Emmy nominated brothers Kevin and Matthew McManus (American Vandal, Cobra Kai) present a gritty sci-fi thriller that follows a mother on a warpath through parallel universes in a desperate attempt to quench her desire for vengeance.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
Best was the gritty leader Mount Carmel needed Wednesday night when things got tough down the stretch.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
After a few minutes, the air clears, giving way to a perfume that smells salty and gritty, like a rocky coast.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
The first season of Andor, the Star Wars prequel series to Rogue One and A New Hope, earned critical raves for its gritty aesthetic and multilayered narrative rife with political intrigue.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 24 Feb. 2025
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
Best was the gritty leader Mount Carmel needed Wednesday night when things got tough down the stretch.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
After a few minutes, the air clears, giving way to a perfume that smells salty and gritty, like a rocky coast.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
The first season of Andor, the Star Wars prequel series to Rogue One and A New Hope, earned critical raves for its gritty aesthetic and multilayered narrative rife with political intrigue.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gritty
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Though the ceremony didn't need to be made any more groundbreaking, considering the impact of Best Picture winner Gentleman's Agreement, which tackled anti-Semitism in new and unflinching ways.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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With music by Anna Mullarkey and performed solo by an unflinching Kate Gilmore (actors in Walsh’s plays have to be willing to sweat), Safe House represents experimental territory for its playwright-director.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2025
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Take a beach day and relax along the sandy shores of Lake Carlos, or opt for waterskiing in the clear waters of Lake Le Homme Dieu.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 Mar. 2025
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The park has a 1,200-feet wide sandy beach, picnic facilities and a playground.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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Artistically, Cynthia’s lighting designs are vivid, intentional, and showcase a remarkable talent for a student of her age.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
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Whether that’s having dreams that are extra vivid or unexpected revelations about your past.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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The film follows an Anna Wintour-like fashion media mogul (Meryl Streep) who tests the grit of a plucky young assistant (Anne Hathaway), who gets by with a little help from friends like Nigel, the fictional magazine's witty art director.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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His plucky nickname—born from the ‘Loosey-goosey’ rhyme and shared with his father—is less of a hand-me-down and more of a savvy branding decision.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Of course, different fruits and vegetables will provide different tastes—green apples are tart and fresh, but try celery for an earthy sip or kiwi for tropical flavors.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Shallow vases of fresh clover can be displayed on kitchen counters and tables, offering an earthy interpretation of the iconic shamrock.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2025
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In the United States, permission from the subject of a story is typically not required to create expressive works.—
Legal Entertainment,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Fashionably oversized trousers don’t have to be neutral, but instead abstract-printed or in strange muted tones, and super skinny ones buck the (better) trend of the former because good taste bows to expressive statement, here.—
Julian Randall,
Essence,
12 Mar. 2025
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Allen learned on the job from Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen at The Row, who have always been resolute about doing things their own way.—
Nicole Phelps,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2025
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The resolute horse nudges the keg forward across challenging terrain and is unwavering in the desire to achieve the goal of delivering the keg of Budweiser beer.—
Todd Holmes,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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From far above, the area around Yanghai cemetery looks like a collection of ground-dwelling wasp dens, drilled into a gravelly desert.—
Sarah Scoles,
Discover Magazine,
9 Jan. 2018
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This is the gravelly voice-over of Henry Hill speaking dutifully about downtown theater!—
Hunter Harris,
Vulture,
27 May 2022
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“Gritty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gritty. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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