as in crisp
having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure
the crispy potato chips snapped satisfyingly in my mouth
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Recent Examples of crispy
Apparently, the tenders were crispier and lighter, according to Reddit users.
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Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The secret ingredient to achieve the crispiest roasted potatoes is duck fat.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
In Ho Chi Minh City, bánh mì grew out of French colonization — the colonists brought the baguette, and Vietnamese bakers reworked it into something lighter and crispier.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
The Vietnamese then created their own lighter, crispier version of the bread and used it as the base for a unique street food sandwich.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
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Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The secret ingredient to achieve the crispiest roasted potatoes is duck fat.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
In Ho Chi Minh City, bánh mì grew out of French colonization — the colonists brought the baguette, and Vietnamese bakers reworked it into something lighter and crispier.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
The Vietnamese then created their own lighter, crispier version of the bread and used it as the base for a unique street food sandwich.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crispy
Adjective
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Pair it with a crisp white tank and leather sandals for the daytime, or dress it up with a silk blouse and strappy heels.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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The former first lady joined her husband on stage wearing crisp white Thom Browne patent leather wingtip pumps.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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However, the brittle plastic breaks easily and is less durable than other trays.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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Another option is to treat the recent analysis as technical confirmation that the current system is brittle and inequitable, and use that to argue for a deeper change.—
David Sathuluri,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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“Crispy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crispy. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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