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
Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
For now, the main hurdles are more mundane, related to nitty-gritty logistics of a startup bank in an industry suited to mega-banks.
—Ann Rutledge, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
LeAnn Rimes dove deep into some nitty-gritty topics in her Flow Space cover story published Monday (July 7), from the precarious beginnings of her relationship with husband Eddie Cibrian to the dental issues that led to her teeth falling out mid-concert in a viral moment last month.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 7 July 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
Noun
While Druski is the mastermind behind the video, the Picasso responsible for that perfect blend of white makeup, fake tattoos, and farmer’s tan is Georgia makeup artist Kaylee Kehne-Swisher, who specializes in everything from commercial touchups and makeovers to nitty-gritty film special effects.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
For now, the main hurdles are more mundane, related to nitty-gritty logistics of a startup bank in an industry suited to mega-banks.
—Ann Rutledge, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
LeAnn Rimes dove deep into some nitty-gritty topics in her Flow Space cover story published Monday (July 7), from the precarious beginnings of her relationship with husband Eddie Cibrian to the dental issues that led to her teeth falling out mid-concert in a viral moment last month.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 7 July 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nitty-gritty
Adjective
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One of the more mundane-yet-fascinating categories requiring significant upgrades was and is positional precision or, in other words, the understanding of the vehicle’s location versus a global map.—
Steve Tengler,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The joke density is lethally calibrated between the writing, direction, performances, reactions, and heightened absurdity of any mundane situation.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From pots, set into the waists, tendrils and leaves stretched up, while climbing ropes, woven through the belt loops and mounted on a wooden wall display, offered the illusion of a rappelling plant person.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to a generous promontory, setting top ropes for beginners here is simple.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Handmade with a solid wood frame, it’s built for everyday use while still feeling luxe.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Not your everyday anxiety Generalized anxiety disorder involves extreme worry or dread that interferes with a person's ability to function.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Nitty-gritty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nitty-gritty. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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