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Recent Examples of chewy
Not too chewy — just perfectly crunchy.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Dark molasses lends a strong flavor to these chewy cookies.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
The seeded roll is outstanding — slightly crisp on the outside, soft and chewy inside, and sturdy enough to hold everything together without falling apart.
—Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
Mochi doughnuts —chewy, slightly sweet doughnuts made with rice flour for a unique texture — come in flavors like matcha, chocolate, ube, Biscoff, churro, crème brulee, cookies and cream, chocolate sprinkle, and glazed.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 27 Feb. 2026
These bars are chewy, sweet, delightfully dense, and surprisingly satisfying, especially given their budget-friendly, six-ingredient cast.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
Because the recipe is mostly almond butter, the cookie will be just as chewy and crisp as the day it was baked.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Feb. 2026
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Dark molasses lends a strong flavor to these chewy cookies.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
The seeded roll is outstanding — slightly crisp on the outside, soft and chewy inside, and sturdy enough to hold everything together without falling apart.
—Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
Mochi doughnuts —chewy, slightly sweet doughnuts made with rice flour for a unique texture — come in flavors like matcha, chocolate, ube, Biscoff, churro, crème brulee, cookies and cream, chocolate sprinkle, and glazed.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 27 Feb. 2026
These bars are chewy, sweet, delightfully dense, and surprisingly satisfying, especially given their budget-friendly, six-ingredient cast.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
Because the recipe is mostly almond butter, the cookie will be just as chewy and crisp as the day it was baked.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chewy
Adjective
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In 2008, Klay Thompson of Santa Margarita scored 37 points and made a record seven three-pointers at the notoriously tough Arco Arena in Sacramento to help the Eagles win the Division III title over Sacramento 72-55.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Punch made multiple tough baskets and got to the free-throw line as the Jayhawks struggled with his physicality.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Despite its name, metallic glass is not brittle and can be stronger than steel.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Mar. 2026
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Today, the sky overhead is pale blue, and the leaves of the trees are light and brittle, falling now and then in golden flurries through the air when wind touches the branches.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Beach vitex has small, round leaves and a smooth, leathery texture.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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Euonymous has dozens of cultivars, growing from two to 12 feet tall, all with leathery leaves, and many with green and gold or green and white variegations.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Chewy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chewy. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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