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Recent Examples of gritty
The tools performed flawlessly in the gritty, high-pressure environment — a testament to their engineering integrity.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Some natural oils, such as shea butter and coconut oil, can become slightly gritty in texture when cooled.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
The extra-sweet summer peaches take center stage, but the slightly gritty corn cake with whole kernels may have been my favorite part.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
But owner Danny Meyer wants to remind you about its days as a scrappy ingénue, naïvely determined to show this gritty city a thing or two about democratic dining.
—Christine Muhlke, Air Mail, 20 Sep. 2025
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Some natural oils, such as shea butter and coconut oil, can become slightly gritty in texture when cooled.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
The extra-sweet summer peaches take center stage, but the slightly gritty corn cake with whole kernels may have been my favorite part.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
But owner Danny Meyer wants to remind you about its days as a scrappy ingénue, naïvely determined to show this gritty city a thing or two about democratic dining.
—Christine Muhlke, Air Mail, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gritty
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Gary Oldman) A raw, wrenching look at addiction and violence in South London—gritty, unflinching, and deeply compassionate.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Sep. 2025
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The film attempts to thread more than 3,000 hours of footage collected between 2018 and 2024 into an unflinching portrayal of West, a perennial lightning rod for controversy usually sparked by his own hand.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
18 Sep. 2025
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Grand Residences Riviera Cancun Puerto Morelos, Mexico With swimming pools, a sandy beach, and kayaks and sailboats, active families can have fun in or on the water at Grand Residences Riviera Cancun.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 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,
27 Sep. 2025
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The book honed Wolfe’s vivid style of writing that ushered in the New Journalism movement of the era.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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Saffron Saffron is a spice with a vivid reddish-golden color that has a slightly bitter flavor and is an important ingredient in Indian and Mediterranean cooking.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
30 Sep. 2025
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That the Broncos are plucky, but not ready for primetime.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
18 Sep. 2025
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Eerie chants, tinkling percussion, zany strings, and plucky swelling piano.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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Rather than paint, Wayne used Valspar Terra Venetian plaster on the walls in a rich, earthy hue.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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The restaurant’s minimalist design, from the pale wood furniture to the soft globe lighting, feels warm thanks to earthy textures and abundant natural light, creating a calm, modern space, perfect for enjoying a meal.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Kicking off Fashion Month in New York, editors, buyers, and other industry creatives showed how people really dress, and naturally, Vogue’s very own led the way by staying true to their personal style and proving that fashion can be both expressive and lived-in.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
27 Sep. 2025
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Turner also inspired subsequent generations of painters with his expressive use of light, Stein said.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
26 Sep. 2025
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The defence remains resolute, having allowed just 12 goals in 18 games across all competitions.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Since that summer, the artist programs continued to evolve and grow while always remaining true to Bob’s resolute intention.—
Michelle Satter,
Time,
26 Sep. 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 4 Oct. 2025.
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