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as in sandy
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Recent Examples of gritty
Detroit has become known as a gritty team this season that doesn't back down from anyone.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
No event might be as exaggerated in defining Philadelphia sports fans’ gritty identity than when Eagles fans pelted Santa Claus with snowballs at Franklin Field on Dec. 15, 1968.
—Timothy J. Brown, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
John Hillcoat directs a gritty, vicious script by Nick Cave (of The Bad Seeds fame) and draws excellent performances from a cast that includes Guy Pearce, Ray Winstone, Emily Watson, John Hurt, and a movie-stealing Danny Huston.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Will a gritty, globe-trotting police officer and an anthropomorphic chimpanzee pop star be able to kickstart the 2025 box office?
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
No event might be as exaggerated in defining Philadelphia sports fans’ gritty identity than when Eagles fans pelted Santa Claus with snowballs at Franklin Field on Dec. 15, 1968.
—Timothy J. Brown, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
John Hillcoat directs a gritty, vicious script by Nick Cave (of The Bad Seeds fame) and draws excellent performances from a cast that includes Guy Pearce, Ray Winstone, Emily Watson, John Hurt, and a movie-stealing Danny Huston.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Will a gritty, globe-trotting police officer and an anthropomorphic chimpanzee pop star be able to kickstart the 2025 box office?
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gritty
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Known for his unflinching explorations of youth culture, addiction, and rebellion, Clark first gained recognition with Tulsa, a book of photography documenting teenage drug use and disaffected lifestyles in his hometown.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2025
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Rasoulof’s career has been marked by his unflinching focus on the social and political struggles within Iran.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
3 Jan. 2025
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Snow even covered sandy beaches along Texas’ coast Tuesday morning.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Sexiest Man Alive alum and Fast and Furious actress were photographed on the sandy beach playing football with a couple of their friends.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Even the art on the walls—her own vivid paintings—forms a cohesive thread.—
Kristen Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
29 Jan. 2025
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To supporters of the new law, the Riley case is a vivid illustration of why the bill was needed.—
David Lightman,
Sacramento Bee,
29 Jan. 2025
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However, everyone is vulnerable to being swept up by this dreamy, sensitive story of the plucky teens who do just that.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2025
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The winner would go up against plucky underdog Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 36.—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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For those seeking a more distinctive aesthetic, the Bronze COSC variant features gradient dials in earthy tones paired with a bronze case that promises to develop a unique patina over time.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Just as the score mixes the devotional with almost rootsy strands, Herrera’s Sor Juana, the nun in black, sings in an earthy mezzo that complements the heavenly harmonies of the six nuns in white, performed by the German vocal ensemble Sjaella.—
Elisabeth Vincentelli,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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In the lyrics, the Argentine artist reflects on her emotions, which lead her to seek revenge in an expressive manner.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2025
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The mix of vulnerability and boldness came through in full force in this performance, which included some audible jitters but also expressive moments where Wang’s milky legato meshed with the attentive, even tender, playing of the lower brass.—
Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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In a statement the night the fire reached the Villa, a Getty Center and Getty Villa Museum spokesperson said the museum benefitted from resolute brush clearance and hearty, double-wall construction.—
Matteo Moschella,
NBC News,
12 Jan. 2025
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This means rejecting, with resolute conviction, the seductive allure of victimhood and its tacit relinquishment of personal agency.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 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 1 Feb. 2025.
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