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 Give these time to warm up so the mochi softens and the ice cream isn’t rock hard and you’ll be rewarded with a creamy, chewy, messy treat. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026 Regions all over the globe have discovered the naturally sweet flavor of these chewy gems and the versatility that comes from all the different varieties. — Christina Manian, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2026 One mom in Frederick, Maryland, notes the chewier and cheesier, the better. — Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026 Hui Lau Shan also serves non-mango desserts, including a black sesame porridge, durian pancakes, taro sago chewy balls and an aloe jelly watermelon juice. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026 As hen of the woods clusters age, the fruiting bodies will shrivel and become chewier. — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026 People love its light, chewy texture, airy, sponge-like interior and slightly tangy flavor. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 Adding a little pudding mix to your dough adds to the soft, chewy texture. — Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 Yes, everything is fried, and the nori rolls came out first in our accounting – chewy, crispy, hot and sweet. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chewy
  1. tough
  2. brittle
  3. leathery
Adjective
  • With men on first and third and nobody out that inning, second baseman Jackson Holliday fielded a tough grounder and threw to second, but shortstop Gunnar Henderson dropped the ball for an error and everyone was safe.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • As for footwear sales in the region, the second quarter saw a slowdown of sales of high-heat product, alongside tougher comparatives and ongoing softness in end-of-cycle footwear product lines.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of tough
Adjective
  • Ash trees are prone to emerald ash borers that weaken the wood and risk damage from brittle limbs that eventually fall.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Extending the plant’s life through 2045 means 15 more years of nuclear waste and seismic risk as the 1980s-era plant gets older and more brittle.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of brittle
Adjective
  • Its windows framed the skyline through tangles of dark, leathery holm-oak leaves and, disorientingly, thick tree trunks rooted in enormous planters and secured against storms by vertical cables.
    — Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • This 2025 Best of Beauty Award winner is an earthy, leathery scent that opens with a cheerful pop of mandarin, which brightens up the richer notes of rose, osmanthus, and vetiver.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of leathery

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“Chewy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chewy. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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