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as in strict
given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint
a flinty warrior hardened by years of battle
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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
This history tends to make islanders tough and rooted in their own reality, à la the flinty fishmongers and conch divers of Our Blues.
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Gary Shteyngart, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Nov. 2023
The titular protagonist of Clowes’s new graphic novel, Monica, is a woman defined not by defensive misanthropy but by a flinty resilience that propels her to find real meaning in her life.
—Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2023
In Kate Myers’ funny, flinty debut, four women converge at a Greek archaeological dig led by a preening professor.
—Monitor Contributors, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 July 2023
Always Iowa first, then New Hampshire — which zealously guarded its status as the first-in-the-nation actual primary, luring all future presidents to the rickety diner back rooms and high school gymnasiums of the flinty Northern state with a streak of independence.
—Ross Barkan, New York Times, 5 July 2023
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Gary Shteyngart, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Nov. 2023
The titular protagonist of Clowes’s new graphic novel, Monica, is a woman defined not by defensive misanthropy but by a flinty resilience that propels her to find real meaning in her life.
—Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2023
In Kate Myers’ funny, flinty debut, four women converge at a Greek archaeological dig led by a preening professor.
—Monitor Contributors, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 July 2023
Always Iowa first, then New Hampshire — which zealously guarded its status as the first-in-the-nation actual primary, luring all future presidents to the rickety diner back rooms and high school gymnasiums of the flinty Northern state with a streak of independence.
—Ross Barkan, New York Times, 5 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flinty
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One example of such concessions that China can make would be promising stricter oversight on fentanyl trades, Scissors added.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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Either way, stricter regulations likely won’t be in place to impact this winter season, and despite the unease expressed by locals, mass tourism to Rovaniemi is probably only going to grow in 2025 — as visitors want to experience the unique atmosphere up north, especially during the holiday season.CNN, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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After a long bout of gruff banter, Frank gets personal, invoking his dead son, Joseph.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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The actress uncovers enough credibility in the character to withstand the syrupy sports drama’s conventions, offsetting the gruff Eastwoodisms on which the film is built. 19.Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
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In a time when people approach political, social and economic issues with a different set of information and fake news is rampant, the best way to do that is to approach tough conversations with stories rather than facts.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The clients’ storefronts are positioned to succeed in a sometimes tough marketplace by focusing on exclusivity and quality.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Eldest children may create stern rules for their kids, such as a chore chart and strict bedtime routines.Alex Vance, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
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The speaker of the National Assembly read a stern statement on camera demanding that the president hold off a visit to the National Assembly until security matters are ironed out.Joohee Cho, ABC News, 7 Dec. 2024
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The corps’ push for additional benefits coincided with a harsh realization for the British Army: For white men, service in the West Indies was viewed as a death sentence due to the high risk of disease.Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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This is especially key as bitcoin has surged to $100,000 , meaning that the earliest holders with the lowest basis could be facing harsh taxes on sale.Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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With his reputation and legacy on the line, Jay-Z is in for a fierce fight.Molly McPherson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Bridging the hoedown and the ballroom, Beyoncé alternates between angelic croons and fierce commands over a thumping bassline and a springy acoustic guitar.Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
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Key Background Prisoners fled Syrian prisons this week after Assad’s regime fell, marking the end of the Assad family’s authoritarian rule over the country after more than 50 years.Ty Roush, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Exuberant Syrians observed the first Friday prayers since the ouster of Assad, gathering in the capital's historic main mosque, its largest square and around the country to celebrate the end of half a century of authoritarian rule.ALBERT AJI AND MATTHEW LEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Oracle’s grim forecast Jaque Silva | Nurphoto | Getty Images Oracle shares fell 7% in extended trading on Monday after the database software company reported fiscal second-quarter results that fell short of analysts’ estimates.Kristian Burt, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Despite this grim tension, the song is upbeat and warm.Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Flinty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flinty. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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