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Recent Examples of chewy
Olive salad adds punchy, bold flavor while chewy bits of salami add smoky, savory notes to each bite.
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Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Her mochi skins are bouncy and soft, with a chewy texture so majestic that the stretchability rivals the most dramatic of cheese pulls.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Instead, reach for a chewy, sturdy bar.
—Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Gummies offer a tasty and chewy option for children.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
This elevated version features chewy homemade egg noodles and starts with a whole chicken for the richest flavor.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2026
Quinoa is a naturally gluten-free seed with a nutty flavor and a slightly chewy yet tender texture.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026
Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Her mochi skins are bouncy and soft, with a chewy texture so majestic that the stretchability rivals the most dramatic of cheese pulls.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Instead, reach for a chewy, sturdy bar.
—Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Gummies offer a tasty and chewy option for children.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
This elevated version features chewy homemade egg noodles and starts with a whole chicken for the richest flavor.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2026
Quinoa is a naturally gluten-free seed with a nutty flavor and a slightly chewy yet tender texture.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chewy
Adjective
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Takaichi has proposed tougher policies on immigration and foreigners, something that resonates with a growing frustration in Japan.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Bryant was tough to stop and scored nine of her 23 points in the first quarter.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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When pressure is applied to skis on dry ice, the mechanical stress would fracture the brittle, dry surface.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Estrogen is important in regulating the amount of water in the body, and the drop in this hormone can lead to dehydration, and in turn, brittle nails.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This evergreen shrub has leathery evergreen leaves and fragrant yellow flowers in late winter to early spring, followed by grape-like fruits in summer.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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Alongside the amber is nutty cardamom and leathery vanilla bean pods.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Chewy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chewy. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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