as in mundane
having to do with the practical details of regular life
a look at the nitty-gritty aspects of putting out a newspaper
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as in ropes
the specific practical details of something
the governor tends to leave the nitty-gritty of running the state government to others
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Recent Examples of nitty-gritty
Jason Hennessey, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Even off the ball, the defensive work, those type of things - defending transitions - the really little nitty-gritty things.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Successful global hiring translates local market nitty-gritty into a unified company culture.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
But the movie doesn’t provide much nitty-gritty on how Vera develops as an entrepreneur beyond speaking in English and pretending to be calling from London.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
Ask them about their experience and absorb every nitty-gritty detail.
—Lucie Hanes, Outside Online, 18 Jan. 2025
The promise of regulatory cuts may prove more compelling as a declaration of war against the status quo than a nitty-gritty elimination of individual rules, experts said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
Yet to be hashed out are some nitty-gritty details.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
Consult with a mental health professional for the true nitty-gritty.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Noun
Refining Your Business’s Offerings A business coach can also help with the practical and nitty-gritty side of the business, such as financial management and the type of products or services your business offers.
—Jason Hennessey, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Even off the ball, the defensive work, those type of things - defending transitions - the really little nitty-gritty things.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Successful global hiring translates local market nitty-gritty into a unified company culture.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
But the movie doesn’t provide much nitty-gritty on how Vera develops as an entrepreneur beyond speaking in English and pretending to be calling from London.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
Ask them about their experience and absorb every nitty-gritty detail.
—Lucie Hanes, Outside Online, 18 Jan. 2025
The promise of regulatory cuts may prove more compelling as a declaration of war against the status quo than a nitty-gritty elimination of individual rules, experts said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
Yet to be hashed out are some nitty-gritty details.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
Consult with a mental health professional for the true nitty-gritty.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nitty-gritty
Adjective
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There is also the cumulative stress of police work: the daily drips of violence, misery and death; the relentless staccato of calls that can spiral from mundane to dramatic in a split second.—
Katja Ridderbusch,
NPR,
26 May 2025
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Some of the lines capture hilariously mundane moments of humanity.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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There were birthday parties, holidays and everyday traditions.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Family vacations, in particular, give you and your family a chance to get away from the monotony of everyday routine and be fully present with one another.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Nitty-gritty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nitty-gritty. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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