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as in gruff
harsh and threatening in manner or appearance
pinned them with a steely gaze and demanded to know what they were doing
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as in grey
of the color gray
steely eyes that are the color of a stormy sky
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Recent Examples of steely
And two new regional enemies – Kansas City mob boss Bill Bevilaqua (Frank Grillo) and steely Tulsa businessman Cal Thresher (Neal McDonough) have harshed Manfredi's mellow all season.
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Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 17 Nov. 2024
Why not the kid with spiked hair and a steely glare?
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
The substitute had scored with his first touch, just two minutes after replacing the ineffective Gabriel Martinelli, and his slow walk and steely glare before eventually celebrating said an awful lot.
—Art De Roché, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
What an opportunity getting to play someone who is steely and strong and manipulative and just bad, basically.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 17 Nov. 2024
Why not the kid with spiked hair and a steely glare?
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
The substitute had scored with his first touch, just two minutes after replacing the ineffective Gabriel Martinelli, and his slow walk and steely glare before eventually celebrating said an awful lot.
—Art De Roché, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
What an opportunity getting to play someone who is steely and strong and manipulative and just bad, basically.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steely
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After a long bout of gruff banter, Frank gets personal, invoking his dead son, Joseph.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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The actress uncovers enough credibility in the character to withstand the syrupy sports drama’s conventions, offsetting the gruff Eastwoodisms on which the film is built. 19.Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
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Bynes dressed casually in a grey sweatshirt, black leggings, and white loafers.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Stepping out, Rosé wore a red, white and blue oversized Bud racing jacket, with a grey Mickey Mouse hoodie underneath, a brown skirt, and brown and blue plaid pumps.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
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Eldest children may create stern rules for their kids, such as a chore chart and strict bedtime routines.Alex Vance, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
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The speaker of the National Assembly read a stern statement on camera demanding that the president hold off a visit to the National Assembly until security matters are ironed out.Joohee Cho, ABC News, 7 Dec. 2024
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For the post-premiere after-party, Depp shed her top layer, rocking just the gray dress underneath.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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Little is known about the gray industrial design, which has been shrouded in secrecy.Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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With his reputation and legacy on the line, Jay-Z is in for a fierce fight.Molly McPherson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Bridging the hoedown and the ballroom, Beyoncé alternates between angelic croons and fierce commands over a thumping bassline and a springy acoustic guitar.Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
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The crown of her head was gathered up in a pouf, pinned at the back with a silver bow for more height and dimension.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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While some leaders are indeed born with a silver tongue or a golden pen, the fact is that storytelling can be learned.Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Oracle’s grim forecast Jaque Silva | Nurphoto | Getty Images Oracle shares fell 7% in extended trading on Monday after the database software company reported fiscal second-quarter results that fell short of analysts’ estimates.Kristian Burt, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Despite this grim tension, the song is upbeat and warm.Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
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The West Coast Fishing Club is loved for serving as a rugged haven on British Columbia’s remote ancestral and unceded territory of the Haida Nation in Haida Gwaii, surrounded by dramatic coastal landscapes and teeming with wildlife.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Dakota boots are armored in waterproof rubber and have a rugged outsole, so trudging through sleet and snow is no issue.Emily Weaver, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Steely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steely. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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