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as in unflinching
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as in sandy
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as in vivid
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Recent Examples of gritty
The corn and honey cake is similar to your favorite corn bread, dense, gritty and full of corn flavor drenched in honey.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Herbal Liqueur More earthy than aforementioned amaro, herbal liqueurs are infused with more and stronger herbs and botanicals, usually resulting in more gritty, bitter flavors on their own but are quite savory and delectable when mixed with tequila or mezcal.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Sons of Anarchy — While centered on a motorcycle club, this features strong character dynamics and gritty drama similar to Yellowstone.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
The Roberts are a writing duo consisting of Bryan and Alexis Roberts, making waves with their high-energy, dark, gritty tone.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Herbal Liqueur More earthy than aforementioned amaro, herbal liqueurs are infused with more and stronger herbs and botanicals, usually resulting in more gritty, bitter flavors on their own but are quite savory and delectable when mixed with tequila or mezcal.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Sons of Anarchy — While centered on a motorcycle club, this features strong character dynamics and gritty drama similar to Yellowstone.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
The Roberts are a writing duo consisting of Bryan and Alexis Roberts, making waves with their high-energy, dark, gritty tone.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gritty
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Say Nothing Recap: Don’t Blink The Prices decide to strike back at the British, which turns the series into an unflinching depiction of the price of commitment.Joe Reid, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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Exhibits showcase an unflinching look at the dangerous art of extracting minerals from the earth.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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There's an infinity pool, a lagoon pool with two slides and a stretch of sandy beach with a castaway theme right down to its weather outlook system – a coconut hanging from a branch next to a sign telling visitors what conditions to expect based on the appearance of the shell.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In March 2026 Seabourn Venture will embark on a Wild South Atlantic sailing that includes the Falkland Islands and Argentinian ports like Bahia Bustamante, ideal for nature lovers, and Puerto Madryn, with its sandy beaches and lively restaurants, before making its way up the coast of South America.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
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Very colorful objects look vivid and bright without appearing oversaturated or cartoonish, and shots with those objects against completely black backgrounds also show minimal light bloom.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Simply sweep on your favorite hue with your finger tips and blend at the crease for blurred, yet vivid color in seconds.Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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Our plucky gal has found a new project manager: a man in a vest with a button-up shirt!Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024
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The clip begins with Elmo noticing Garfield not being his normal, plucky self.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2024
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Chervil has an earthy, resinous fragrance that has been compared to myrrh with a delicate licorice flavor.Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
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Both the earthy, potent red variety and its mild and floral green sister are foundational ingredients in Chinese five-spice, chili crisp, and myriad braises, noodle dishes, and stir-fries.Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
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My films are really expressive about people’s lives.Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
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Yamada’s color direction is deeply expressive from start to finish.Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024
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Company leaders nominally accepted the resolute reformulation, but still accepted their nation’s long-standing conventions.Michael Useem, Fortune Asia, 24 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, in the work of the list’s four Arizona firms, the state’s sublime tradition of Desert Modernism, solidified most notably throughout Phoenix in the 1950s in the single-family work of Alfred Beadle, continues statewide with resolute spiritedness.Richard Olsen, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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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 23 Nov. 2024.
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