chewy

as in tough
not easily chewed a flavorful but chewy piece of meat

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Recent Examples of chewy Classic Sugar Cookies These soft sugar cookies feature a lightly crisp exterior with a chewy inside—just like mom used to make. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025 The caramel isn’t too chewy and doesn’t get stuck in your teeth. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025 This, in turn, ensures tender meat that isn’t chewy. Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025 Fresh dates tend to be softer, more moist, and juicier, Allen said, while dried dates will have less moisture and a firmer, chewier texture. Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025 The bread itself, sourced from WildBloom Sourdough Microbakery, in Alexandria, is warm and chewy. Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Oct. 2025 They are made by chopping oat groats into smaller pieces and have a chewy texture. Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Oct. 2025 Unlike the crumbly texture of an Oreo (from which the Exploremores take clear inspiration), the first bite delivered a pleasingly soft and slightly chewy texture, along with a subtle hint of marshmallow. Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chewy
Adjective
  • The end result of a tough negotiation that included a nearly two-week blackout of Disney channels on Charter in 2023 was a much closer working relationship between the two.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Just a week after giving birth, Menish took her six-hour Evidence exam from home in December 2023 — one of the toughest finals in the curriculum.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Osteoporosis is a condition that causes weak, brittle bones.
    Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2025
  • In an era when masculinity feels increasingly brittle and empathy is under attack, the best picture race is often a referendum on the direction of global politics.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • This Le Labo Santal 26 Candle is a total classic, with a subtle, leathery fragrance that’s luxe without being overpowering.
    Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Inside the leathery shell, clusters of pomegranate seeds shine like ruby prisms.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025

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“Chewy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chewy. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.

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