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Recent Examples of gritty
The Major League Eating speed-eating record for grits is 21 pounds in 10 minutes, held by Patrick Bertoletti, whose critics berated his gritty performance ad hominy.
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Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Directed by Na Hong-jin, the big-budget epic combined a gritty survival story and an original sci-fi mythology — no one quite knew what to expect from the title, which has domestic distribution through Neon.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 May 2026
Rose has history with the Sheridan stable of gritty TV series.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2026
The strings are jubilant and hyperkinetic; Batmanglij’s voice is gritty with resignation.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
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Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Directed by Na Hong-jin, the big-budget epic combined a gritty survival story and an original sci-fi mythology — no one quite knew what to expect from the title, which has domestic distribution through Neon.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 May 2026
Rose has history with the Sheridan stable of gritty TV series.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2026
The strings are jubilant and hyperkinetic; Batmanglij’s voice is gritty with resignation.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gritty
Adjective
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While fans of the early aughts game show will remember host Anne Robinson's unflinching presence, the show had almost gone with another host.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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The book is treated as confession, a howl of pain, its ‘anguish’ and ‘unflinching honesty’ much praised.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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This white dress outfit practically demands to be accessorized with an Aperol spritz, a pastel Vespa, and a sandy beach.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
14 May 2026
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The place is a sound-effects recording studio, with three sound designers creating and dubbing aural effects — footsteps on a sandy beach, flapping bird wings — onto pieces of film footage.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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The brain appears to be doing meaningful work during those dream-heavy stretches, and people who wake from vivid dreams frequently report feeling genuinely rested.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2026
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For Omorose Butler, the memory of July 2, 2018, remains vivid.—
Chelsea Jones,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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Comedian, writer, and actor John Early’s directorial debut starring himself as Maddie, a plucky dishwasher who leaps to viral superstardom at a trendy food content creation company.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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Not because your home team has suddenly become a plucky underdog, even if the Braves (26-13) have a better record.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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The color palette was inspired by the surrounding environment and features earthy tones such as cream, sand, dark moss, sky blue, and accents of pink and earthy yellow.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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On the palate, the rum is crisp and vibrant, with sugarcane sweetness, citrus, tropical fruit, black pepper, and a subtle earthy minerality.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The overall mood feels expressive, relaxed and optimistic, with clothing designed for movement, travel, modern summer living and, most importantly, fun.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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The exterior design is equally expressive.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
18 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 25 May. 2026.
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