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Recent Examples of gritty
The prolific company also counts the gritty Sicario movies and has action movie Fight or Flight, starring Josh Hartnett, hitting theaters in May.
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2025
For all its 2000s era video game trappings, the debut of the clone commandos was gritty and sobering.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Taking out a gritty and respected fighter like Stanionis with such ease slowed down some of the critiques.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Jack Sawyer, Edge, Ohio State: Versatile, gritty edge rusher with 19 tackles for loss, 15.5 sacks and nine passes defensed over the last two seasons.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2025
For all its 2000s era video game trappings, the debut of the clone commandos was gritty and sobering.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Taking out a gritty and respected fighter like Stanionis with such ease slowed down some of the critiques.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Jack Sawyer, Edge, Ohio State: Versatile, gritty edge rusher with 19 tackles for loss, 15.5 sacks and nine passes defensed over the last two seasons.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gritty
Adjective
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But that certainly was not the case with System Crasher, an unflinching portrayal of childhood trauma that was captured beautifully by the film’s star, Helena Zengel.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Famous Taurus people, like the rest of us with this sign, are unflinching, honest, and loyal, and these famous Taureans prove it.—
Janae McKenzie,
Glamour,
21 Apr. 2025
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Bryan Cranston doled out $2.5 million back in 2007 for a 1940s bungalow along the northern edge of Southern California’s Ventura County coastline, primarily for its secluded stretch of sandy beach and endless ocean views.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
9 May 2025
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Originally built in 1928, the home sits on an elevated 1.11-acre land bluff with 200 feet of private sandy beach space.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Market Pantry Kosher Dill Pickle Spears Tasters noted notes of vinegar in these pickles, as well as a vivid color.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
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Unmoored by the death of her husband and armed only with a camera, her dog Charlie, and her vivid imagination, Gul becomes obsessed with uncovering Magda’s identity and fate.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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Santa Juana makes for an appealingly plucky heroine, and Richard Harmon has some very funny moments as one of Stefani’s snarky cousins.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2025
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Denver’s plucky underdogs were on the verge of seizing a 3-1 lead over a 68-win Death Star, until their comparative lack of depth emerged as a decisive factor.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
12 May 2025
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Açaí Berries Açaí berries are tiny fruits with deep purple skin and an earthy, slightly bitter taste.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
12 May 2025
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For whatever reason, the sharp, earthy bite of green onion goes well when mingled with a sting of saltiness.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Lively expressive aromas that include candy cane and After Eight mints as well as blueberries, red cherries and violets.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The pristine production and layered instrumentals kick this bluesy-rocker up a notch, and proves Hughes’s expressive singing as well as his towering instrumental talents.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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Neuharth was resolute about a reader-friendly approach.—
Caren Bohan,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Despite his resolute disdain for the regime, at 14 years old he was required by law to join the Hitler Youth, a paramilitary organization.—
Gabriele Regalbuto,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 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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Goldberg said one recent afternoon, in her gravelly voice.—
André Wheeler,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Gritty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gritty. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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