1
as in strict
given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint
a flinty warrior hardened by years of battle
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2
as in gruff
harsh and threatening in manner or appearance
wrestling opponents intimidating each other with flinty stares
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Recent Examples of flinty
Then papa bear Harrison Lee Van Buren (Guy Pearce, in a fine, flinty performance) arrives home early.
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Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 2 Sep. 2024
The mom of three earned widespread acclaim for her role as a flinty Russian spy posing as an American housewife in FX’s The Americans, and currently stars in Netflix’s political drama The Diplomat.
—John Russell, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024
Other recommendations touched on matches, beer, jazz, orange peels and a flinty U.S. Marine.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 25 May 2024
This history tends to make islanders tough and rooted in their own reality, à la the flinty fishmongers and conch divers of Our Blues.
—Gary Shteyngart, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Nov. 2023
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Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 2 Sep. 2024
The mom of three earned widespread acclaim for her role as a flinty Russian spy posing as an American housewife in FX’s The Americans, and currently stars in Netflix’s political drama The Diplomat.
—John Russell, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024
Other recommendations touched on matches, beer, jazz, orange peels and a flinty U.S. Marine.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 25 May 2024
This history tends to make islanders tough and rooted in their own reality, à la the flinty fishmongers and conch divers of Our Blues.
—Gary Shteyngart, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Nov. 2023
See All Example Sentences for flinty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flinty
Adjective
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While strict organ specificity was observed for only six diseases, most conditions exhibited partial organ specificity.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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But in fact, some parents warn against helicopter parenting, and strict parenting can actually result in more rebellious kids.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There’s a gruff and garrulous baseball pitching and hitting machine called Pop Fly (Brian Cox).—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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In The Empire’s frame, residents of a coastal village in northern France — gruff, virile fisherman Jony (Brandon Vlieghe) and teenage tease Line (Lyna Khoudri) — reveal their oddball allegiance to extraterrestrial invaders.—
Armond White,
National Review,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Another really tough stretch is ahead for the Heat.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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The only trick: Choose a dye that’s gentle on the hair, tough on grays, and easy to apply.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Fast forward five years and Faris is still trying to find a balance between being a fun, yet stern, mom.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
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In Volusia County, where Daytona Beach has long had a reputation for being a spring break party destination, Sheriff Mike Chitwood issued a stern warning.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA TODAY,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Each of our pieces is a symbol of resilience, proving that creativity can thrive even under the harshest circumstances.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Patriots are paying for potential more than immediate production, so the F grade feels harsh.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Monday night’s fierce winds took it down, damaging the support structures in the process.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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Gemini: The White Lotus: New England Logline: At a historic White Lotus resort nestled in the heart of coastal New England, a subtle, yet fierce, class warfare simmers beneath the surface.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In this way, democratic parenting is markedly different from both permissive parenting and authoritarian parenting.—
Miranda Rake,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2025
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They are also seen as sharing a joint interest in diminishing the role of the U.S. and other liberal democracies in determining world events in favor of their own highly authoritarian systems.—
Christopher Bodeen,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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The result is that every year, the Palestinian reality gets grimmer.—
Noa Tishby,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2025
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In a statement provided to Fox News Digital, National Security Council spokesperson Brian Hughes emphasized that the Egyptian proposal for Gaza’s reconstruction does not reflect the grim realities on the ground.—
Efrat Lachter,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Flinty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flinty. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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