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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The house contorted even more, and once dinner was done, collecting laundry had become less mundane and more treacherous as violent, red flowers bloomed inside the home.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
8 June 2025
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Smart home systems that learn family patterns could create more opportunities for connection by managing mundane tasks and scheduling quality time.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Using email aliases will substantially reduce the threat footprint, because the hackers don’t know that’s not your genuine, everyday email address.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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In addition to Hoehn-Saric, the two other commissioners cleared to return by U.S. District Judge Matthew Maddox in Maryland were Mary Boyle and Richard Trumka Jr. The commission regulates the safety of everyday consumer products, such as strollers, toasters and bicycles.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
Arkansas Online,
14 June 2025
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“Nitty-gritty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nitty-gritty. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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