gruffness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gruffness
Noun
  • While relapse of multiple myeloma is regarded as inevitable, the timing and severity vary widely.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
  • But in the meantime, relatives could only guess the severity of the injury by observing the facial expressions of Nuggets personnel.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
Noun
  • Advertisement Yet Indo-Pak relations haven’t always been defined by hostility alone.
    Sam Dalrymple, Time, 14 July 2025
  • In addition, citizenship can be revoked if an individual commits certain actions, including treason, serving in a foreign military engaged in hostilities against the U.S., or renouncing citizenship.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • And pardon my vehemence, but why isn’t Krystel V. McNeil as Kiara the social worker anywhere on the ballot???
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 14 June 2025
  • The unusual vehemence of city parkers could have something to do with the fact that circling for a spot produces a hormonal response similar to being at war.
    Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
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“Gruffness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gruffness. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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