as in mundane
having to do with the practical details of regular life
a look at the nitty-gritty aspects of putting out a newspaper
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as in ropes
the specific practical details of something
the governor tends to leave the nitty-gritty of running the state government to others
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Recent Examples of nitty-gritty
Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Successful global hiring translates local market nitty-gritty into a unified company culture.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
But the movie doesn’t provide much nitty-gritty on how Vera develops as an entrepreneur beyond speaking in English and pretending to be calling from London.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
Ask them about their experience and absorb every nitty-gritty detail.
—Lucie Hanes, Outside Online, 18 Jan. 2025
The promise of regulatory cuts may prove more compelling as a declaration of war against the status quo than a nitty-gritty elimination of individual rules, experts said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
Yet to be hashed out are some nitty-gritty details.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
Consult with a mental health professional for the true nitty-gritty.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
The record is nitty-gritty garage-rock and sweaty alt-country under the haze of neon barroom lights.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2024
Noun
Even off the ball, the defensive work, those type of things - defending transitions - the really little nitty-gritty things.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Successful global hiring translates local market nitty-gritty into a unified company culture.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
But the movie doesn’t provide much nitty-gritty on how Vera develops as an entrepreneur beyond speaking in English and pretending to be calling from London.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
Ask them about their experience and absorb every nitty-gritty detail.
—Lucie Hanes, Outside Online, 18 Jan. 2025
The promise of regulatory cuts may prove more compelling as a declaration of war against the status quo than a nitty-gritty elimination of individual rules, experts said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
Yet to be hashed out are some nitty-gritty details.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
Consult with a mental health professional for the true nitty-gritty.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
The record is nitty-gritty garage-rock and sweaty alt-country under the haze of neon barroom lights.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nitty-gritty
Adjective
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Lynch’s blend of mundane details heightened by dream logic was there from the very beginning.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Their philosophy centered on reimagining the mundane in ways that challenge perception, invite interaction and infuse humor into urban spaces.—
Courtney Lane,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That’s not to say that outfielder Grisham couldn’t be on his way to re-establishing himself as an everyday player or amid a career year.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Some of the best deals include: the Winny Sneakers (now $115, down from $130) for everyday errands; the Uptown Ballet Flats (as low as $46 in select sizes, originally $130) for a polished touch; and the Onyx Jamie Platform Sandals (now $116, down from $130) for a supportive lift.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Nitty-gritty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nitty-gritty. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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