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Recent Examples of gritty
It's been nearly 25 years since HBO viewers were first introduced to the gritty, novelistic world of David Simon's The Wire.
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Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Thibs, as he is called, is a lovable grump and an enjoyable sideline presence who had a knack for wringing great, gritty performances out of his team of questing try-hards.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 2 June 2026
Far from the flashiest player on the pitch, Ream is a gritty, never-say die player who puts his entire heart and soul into a game.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Plant in gritty soil in shallow, unglazed terra-cotta planters for good drainage.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
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Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Thibs, as he is called, is a lovable grump and an enjoyable sideline presence who had a knack for wringing great, gritty performances out of his team of questing try-hards.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 2 June 2026
Far from the flashiest player on the pitch, Ream is a gritty, never-say die player who puts his entire heart and soul into a game.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Plant in gritty soil in shallow, unglazed terra-cotta planters for good drainage.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gritty
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First, there’s the unflinching political courage.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Released in February 2004, The Passion of the Christ is an unflinching depiction of the final 12 hours of the life of Jesus Christ, played by Jim Caviezel.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 May 2026
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Native materials, like Caballero white marble from the north coast, run throughout the property, giving it a sandy, neutral appearance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Along the pool’s sandy shores, individuals can use the volleyball courts and teqball table.—
Dante Estrada,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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About 60% of users are reporting these vivid dreams.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Unlike traditional ePaper, the monitor has a 35Hz refresh rate to facilitate scrolling and viewing dynamic content, and includes Asus Ghosting-Free technology for crisp text and vivid visuals.—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2026
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Given the draw is so wide open, why not go for the plucky teenager thrilling his home crowd?—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Like Stranger Things, The Boroughs features a supernatural mystery that is uncovered by a plucky group of underdogs—rather than teenagers, our heroes are a group of retirees who live in the titular retirement home.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Touring the campus on an early-autumn morning with Crowley and the university’s biodiversity officer, Abhishek Dixit, I was struck by the earthy overgrowth of the school grounds, which nature appeared determined to reclaim.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The array of feathers added pops of color to the dress, with muted, earthy tones like soft browns and golds and more featured throughout.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Designs incorporate brighter color palettes and graphic elements associated with the Bratz brand, positioning the capsule within a more expressive segment of the activewear market.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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That 25% rye firmly places it in the high-rye camp, while the Texas climate accelerates maturation, yielding a more expressive profile.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Forced to confront this web of lies, Kanan faced an existential crisis of self-discovery and emerged stronger and more resolute than ever.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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And Chinese media highlighted Beijing’s resolute stance on American priorities — from trade to the Iran war — as evidence of Chinese confidence and American decline.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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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,
13 Apr. 2026
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Like many other succulents, 'Angelina' stonecrops are drought-tolerant, can grow in sandy or gravelly soil, and thrive in sunny, well-draining conditions.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Gritty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gritty. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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