gritty

adjective

Definition of grittynext
1
as in unflinching

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2
as in sandy

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3
as in vivid

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Recent Examples of gritty Halsey recruited Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross to pump the record full of blistering rock production to match its gritty content. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026 Every single song was a pile driver to the head, feeding that primal pleasure of a meaty guitar riff over a heavy drum beat and Johnson’s gritty falsetto. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Combine his gritty style of play with his playful personality and willingness to interact with fans on social media, and Hart is the perfect player for New York. — James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Regardless, Braxton listeners with a fondness for his grittier, more compact work should find that Splayed Werks delivers the goods without feeling like a step back. — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gritty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gritty
  1. unflinching
  2. sandy
  3. vivid
  4. plucky
  5. earthy
  6. expressive
  7. resolute
  8. gravelly
Adjective
  • Announcing the tribute, the Oldenburg Festival praised LaBute’s unflinching view of the world.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The documentary American Doctor is an intimate and unflinching look at the decimated healthcare system in Gaza under Israeli assault.
    — Leila Fadel, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of unflinching
Adjective
  • The soil beneath Oumarou Compaoré's boots is sandy and stony.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • But some coastal advocates say officials need to come to terms with this new reality and embrace long-term efforts to reroute roads, railroad tracks and other infrastructure that would allow sandy beaches to move inland as the sea claims more land.
    — Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of sandy
Adjective
  • That job needed vivid descriptions that made each performance feel irresistible.
    — Connie Etemadi, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Kilmeade still has vivid recollections of his time visiting Ground Zero on the actual day planes crashed into the two World Trade Center towers.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of vivid
Adjective
  • There’s a plucky little Qing Dynasty artifact that at first glance looks out of place among China’s many Forbidden City treasures.
    — Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Hayden — plucky and determined and perfectionist, spending hours practicing her skating and utterly focused on getting every acting take spot-on and truthful.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of plucky
Adjective
  • Beyond bergamot, bitter grapefruit contrasts with warm amber and musk, while petitgrain and earthy vetiver add complexity.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • This perfume features notes of cacao absolute and caramel, along with green hazelnut, jasmine sambac absolute, cedarwood, ambroxan, and moss providing a nutty and earthy element, too.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of earthy
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  • In the 19th century, flamenco dancers began using the abanico as an expressive prop, as Cuban song and dance styles such as the guajira influenced the dance form.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The season’s biggest trends are comfortable, expressive, and accessible—which is where Amazon comes in.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of expressive
Adjective
  • Should Alvarez remain resolute about Barca, Arsenal must determine whether to persist with their current attacking group or pivot to alternative targets.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Still, co-founder and CEO Adam Taubenfligel remains resolute.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of resolute
Adjective
  • The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee — who’s been honored for his work as a solo artist and a member of Faces — is known for belting out ballads and rock numbers through an unmistake gravelly voice.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • When listening to McElligott’s radio call, Blue Jackets fans could hear an unspoken homage to Penguins legendary broadcaster Mike Lange, whose gravelly goal calls and distinct, quirky catchphrases thrilled listeners.
    — Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of gravelly

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