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Recent Examples of gritty
Because of their gritty, abrasive texture, the coffee grounds will help to make the ground less slippery.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
The new movie sees Jackman portray the legendary English folk hero and takes on a gritty, darker look at the character than past films have attempted.
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Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Which makes this fan wonder if the rest of that film’s lightly gritty aesthetic is back on the menu.
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Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
In 2024, the comics division launched the Absolute Universe, a new continuity that reimagined classic superheroes as grittier underdogs of a harsher reality.
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Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for gritty
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
The new movie sees Jackman portray the legendary English folk hero and takes on a gritty, darker look at the character than past films have attempted.
—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Which makes this fan wonder if the rest of that film’s lightly gritty aesthetic is back on the menu.
—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
In 2024, the comics division launched the Absolute Universe, a new continuity that reimagined classic superheroes as grittier underdogs of a harsher reality.
—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for gritty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gritty
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Nolan Hurd, 26, sat silent and unflinching while being handed the sentence by Superior Court Judge Jennifer Madden Ragland, who openly questioned the man’s remorse in the January 2022 death of his girlfriend, Nikha Marcella DeGuzman.
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Froggatt will play Harriet Talbot, who is sharp, unflinching, and unwilling to back down.
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As previously reported by PEOPLE, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force, the incident occurred on Tuesday, June 23, in Staniel Cay, a small, sandy island in the Exuma Cays.
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Think sandy feet, long lunches, morning coffee with the Pacific.
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Within days of the pool being refilled on June 9, patches of vivid green algae bloomed across the surface, particularly near the Lincoln and World War II memorials.
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With its high stakes, vivid action and steamy romance, the novel has struck a chord with Yarros's enthusiastic fanbase.
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It’s been a decent summer so far for plucky British gumshoes.
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In my line of work, there are few things as inauspicious as a plucky gal determined to make the best of a bad situation.
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For light wood floors, such as oak or maple, designers suggest leaning into warm, earthy shades.
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This was a lexicon both earthy and expansive, a diction vulgar and elevated, granular and capricious.
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Bass is taut and clean, midrange clear and expressive, and treble crisp and extended for a high definition performance with all manner of music.
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So, bringing the expressive pads allowed people to experiment with making music by sliding their fingers across them, putting a snare in the middle and a rim shot around the edges.
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England’s fierce attacks in the second half were thwarted by a resolute American defense and a series of saves by goalkeeper Frank Borghi.
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Spielberg has been resolute in his beliefs since before Disclosure Day entered production.
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This Mediterranean herb likes the heat but not the humidity, so make certain to plant it in full sun in sandy or gravelly soil.
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His voice, including its gravelly quality and thick Cockney accent, was replicated with his permission through a deal with ElevenLabs, which licenses AI versions of artists’ voices.
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“Gritty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gritty. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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