chewy

adjective

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

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Recent Examples of chewy Just days before the holiday weekend, the warehouse chain rolled out pretzel bagels, combining the chewy texture of a traditional bagel with the dark crust and salty finish of a soft pretzel. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 6 July 2026 The result is bread that’s springy, elastic and chewy but pleasantly so. — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 6 July 2026 Redditors quickly helped solve the mystery, noting that the chewy date bar in the photo resembles both a retro American date and nut bar and Food for the Gods, a Filipino dessert bar served around the holidays. — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026 But rigatoni's firm, chewy texture contrasts with the silky sauce, creating a more balanced bite. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026 Each is a chewy, dark-brown puck, slightly tacky to the touch. — Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 The chewy and salty cod fish is deep-fried in a beer batter. — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026 Their soft, chewy texture is similar to a plush golden raisin. — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 June 2026 Current flavors include the fan-favorite Chewy Gooey Caramel (rich dark chocolate, buttery caramel, chewy nougat), plus Sweet Cinnamon Crunch. — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chewy
  1. tough
  2. brittle
  3. leathery
Adjective
  • The talks are meant to focus on the toughest matters, including fully reopening the strait and rolling back Tehran’s disputed nuclear program.
    — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Patrick Cantlay made a little noise in an otherwise quiet year for the American with five birdies in 10 holes and then a collection of tough par saves at the end that felt just as valuable.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Definition of tough
Adjective
  • Maybe that's why, in a moment when the country feels eggshell brittle, riding has become such an essential outlet for me—a way to turn my rage into forward motion.
    — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • Containment actions should be proportional, reversible where possible and informed by multiple signals rather than a single brittle heuristic.
    — Abhik Biswas, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of brittle
Adjective
  • Oleander is a summer stunner in USDA hardiness zones 8 and above with dozens of fragrant blooms set against dark green, leathery leaves.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 25 June 2026
  • The look embodied dark punk sensibility, with a monochrome black color scheme, leathery gloves and strapless, structured bodice, among other details.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 June 2026
Definition of leathery

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