as in filthy
not clean
this mirror is so grimy you can barely see your reflection in it
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Recent Examples of grimy
Through a combo of grimy visuals, cryptic puzzles, slow pacing, and clunky controls, PlayStation-era games like Resident Evil and Silent Hill were able to create a distinct kind of tension and terror.
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Andrew Webster, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2024
Now Pacino is preparing to play him in Sidney Lumet’s grimy, funky biopic Serpico, and the actor has a question.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Oct. 2024
The murky and grimy visual style established in the first three chapters, directed by Craig Zobel and shot by Darran Tiernan, becomes generally flatter as the season goes along.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2024
Not only can dirty lenses cause eye strain and headaches, but bacteria love to hang out on grimy glasses, one optometrist said.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2024
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Andrew Webster, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2024
Now Pacino is preparing to play him in Sidney Lumet’s grimy, funky biopic Serpico, and the actor has a question.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Oct. 2024
The murky and grimy visual style established in the first three chapters, directed by Craig Zobel and shot by Darran Tiernan, becomes generally flatter as the season goes along.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2024
Not only can dirty lenses cause eye strain and headaches, but bacteria love to hang out on grimy glasses, one optometrist said.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grimy
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Keepin’ Tabs Hey speaking of Google, the company also announced some good news for all of us filthy browser tab hoarders.Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 14 Sep. 2024
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At the same time, this is a movie about a woman who begins craving raw meat, grows a few extra nipples, and wakes up every morning filthy from running around in the dirt all night.Joe Reid, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2024
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In the heart of Ethiopia, the arrival of a sprawling industrial park finds a dusty farming town at the new frontier of globalization.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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Gold, cream, and dusty rose accents complete the room’s retro look.Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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Carbon emissions would increase because there is a dearth of renewables and the world would have to burn dirtier fossil fuels from non-Western entities.Dan Ikenson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Yes, but: Charlie Bailey, a former Fulton County gang prosecutor who ran for lieutenant governor as a Democrat in 2022, told Axios that the RICO law was created to catch leaders of criminal organizations who weren't doing the dirty work.Kristal Dixon, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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In its time open, fueled by fans of its blackened mahi and buttery lobster rolls, owner Mike Smith has expanded his footprint, moving into a larger stall in the popular food hall — which has allowed for a menu expansion, as well.Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2022
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There are no glamorous furnishings — just a French window, its blackened panes suggesting the dark of night.Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2022
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In front of them, there’s a massive number 40 carved deep into a field, creating a dirty, muddy obstacle course.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Being elevated adds a layer of comfort and peace of mind – no worrying about uneven terrain, muddy ground or things creeping in during the night.Fergus Scholes, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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The black line on the map above indicates the approximate fire perimeter.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Power for my 75-pound black and yellow CycUltra review bike comes from a stout and removable in-frame 48 Volt 15 Amp-hour battery that takes about 5 hours to charge from flat and will power the CycUltra for 30 to 50 miles according to CyCrown.William Roberson, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Grimy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grimy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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