Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gristly
Adjective
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The end product is usually tough, dry, and stringy.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026 -
Finally, dingy, discolored, or stringy towels need to get the heave-ho.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Avocado peels are very fibrous and take a long time to break down in compost.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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While the leaves of full-size artichokes are fibrous with only a small fleshy base that's edible, the leaves of baby artichokes are completely tender and fully edible.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Theron, meanwhile, hurls herself into the sinewy action sequences that have increasingly been her home turf over the past two decades, flinging herself down hills and into rivers and navigating some precarious rock-climbing terrain.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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That brisk storytelling economy is a good fit for Theron’s own terse, sinewy performance style.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Oaks also produce superior leaf litter with thick, leathery leaves that can take up to three years to break down, thereby sheltering beneficial insects and protecting topsoil.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
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Its large, dark green, leathery leaves measure 6 to 12 inches long, and remain on the tree year-round in warm climates.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Humans get bitable closeups; blocking and mise-en-scene are often thrilling, and a whole array of genre-chewy material allows the cast to get their shining moments.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
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While Rickie Fowler and Ludvig Åberg chatted with their caddies, DeChambeau took a bunch of practice swings and chomped on a piece of beef jerky with more aggression than even chewy meat merits.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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“Gristly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gristly. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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