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as in sandy
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Recent Examples of gritty
The Cowboys have had gritty contract extension negotiations in the past.
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2025
And while Gregory stayed in the back at all times, Mankowski came up front on four occasions to deliver light/gritty pop-R&B lead vocals good enough that those could’ve been the sole reason he was hired.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2025
But as the plot becomes too far-fetched for its gritty presentation, the series also becomes less fun, despite the best efforts of its cast.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
The direction adopted by Santa Monica Studio ushered an absurd amount of games that prioritized violence and gritty proclivities.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2025
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2025
And while Gregory stayed in the back at all times, Mankowski came up front on four occasions to deliver light/gritty pop-R&B lead vocals good enough that those could’ve been the sole reason he was hired.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2025
But as the plot becomes too far-fetched for its gritty presentation, the series also becomes less fun, despite the best efforts of its cast.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
The direction adopted by Santa Monica Studio ushered an absurd amount of games that prioritized violence and gritty proclivities.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gritty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gritty
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The film that, to me, in its most unflinching way, describes the Third Reich, the Holocaust, and the concentration camps.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
29 Mar. 2025
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For O’Connor, cultivating an unflinching engagement with reality was always a hopeful pursuit.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Mar. 2025
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Parallel to the water’s edge, a paved walkway winds toward the east end of Lakeshore Drive, where a small sandy beach, playground, and charming historic gazebo create the perfect backdrop for watching the sun melt into the horizon.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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The sandy beaches of South Beach only had a smattering of sun bathers, sand castle builders, joggers and swimmers.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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The discussion quickly revealed a vivid tapestry of how childfree adults navigate life after hours, with activities ranging from quiet nights streaming favorite shows to workout sessions, team sports, and reconnecting over dinners with friends.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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The powdered packets taste similar, if not a bit stronger, with vivid hues from artificial food coloring.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Once the hottest team in the league, the plucky Canadiens have now lost four straight, which is going to make their path to the postseason far more tricky.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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There are plucky steamed chive dumplings with translucent skin, meatball-like shumai teeming with pork, chicken or shrimp, green tea sesame balls (each $1.50 apiece) with Wicked-green dough surrounding sweet black paste.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Rink also believes the category works well with seafood and white meat, especially those with weighty textures and rich flavors like scallops with beurre blanc or an earthy, rustic preparation of chicken or Cornish hen.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2025
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This coconut-vanilla matcha latte will still have that signature earthy flavor.—
Morgan Pearson, MS, RD,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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But the appendage already makes Pugsley quite expressive, especially when hanging out with his siblings.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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But as a vocalist, Menne is more expressive and affecting than ever, alternating from whisper to croon to mid-range belting from one song to the next.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2025
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The letter offers a resolute response to Ballal’s treatment unlike the one signed by Yang and Kramer.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
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There is plenty of good sense in the EU taking a resolute stand.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
19 Mar. 2025
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From far above, the area around Yanghai cemetery looks like a collection of ground-dwelling wasp dens, drilled into a gravelly desert.—
Sarah Scoles,
Discover Magazine,
9 Jan. 2018
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This is the gravelly voice-over of Henry Hill speaking dutifully about downtown theater!—
Hunter Harris,
Vulture,
27 May 2022
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“Gritty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gritty. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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