as in crevices
an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure
one climbing shoe got wedged into a cranny on the face of the cliff
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Recent Examples of crannies
The flour’s light and airy texture is ideal for dusting a greased baking pan, especially ones with nooks and crannies, like Bundt pans.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
Don't stop with just empty corners in your home—fill other nooks and crannies with books, too.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
Suction power, an extra large dust cup, a detachable handle for slurping up dust and debris in nooks and crannies have all earned it major points with the Amazon crowd.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Never fear, there are still plenty of nooks and crannies to hold your butter, maple syrup, fruit, and other toppings.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Instead of stripping your skin, the new technology does the opposite, cramming nourishers and moisturizing ingredients into microscopic nano-size droplets that nudge themselves into the nooks and crannies of your skin.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
The in-game map also purposefully obscures some of the game's secret nooks and crannies, which can only be found with careful observation (or a handy walkthrough).
—ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, the writers, directors, crew, and cast push the plot to a point where monsters and humans are playing a deadly game of hide-and-seek in places with lots of nooks and crannies.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Decorating the nooks and crannies, ceramic plates and vases are custom creations from the nearby town of Grottaglie.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
Don't stop with just empty corners in your home—fill other nooks and crannies with books, too.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
Suction power, an extra large dust cup, a detachable handle for slurping up dust and debris in nooks and crannies have all earned it major points with the Amazon crowd.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Never fear, there are still plenty of nooks and crannies to hold your butter, maple syrup, fruit, and other toppings.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Instead of stripping your skin, the new technology does the opposite, cramming nourishers and moisturizing ingredients into microscopic nano-size droplets that nudge themselves into the nooks and crannies of your skin.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
The in-game map also purposefully obscures some of the game's secret nooks and crannies, which can only be found with careful observation (or a handy walkthrough).
—ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, the writers, directors, crew, and cast push the plot to a point where monsters and humans are playing a deadly game of hide-and-seek in places with lots of nooks and crannies.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Decorating the nooks and crannies, ceramic plates and vases are custom creations from the nearby town of Grottaglie.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crannies
Noun
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The surrounding mountains are just pink rock piles sprouting cacti from their crevices.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Most vacuums are fit for the job with an attachment suited for getting into small crevices.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This magma chamber beneath the lake charges the maar with millions of tons of carbon dioxide (CO2), which seeps up through fissures in the lake floor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Crews discovered fissures in the bedrock that required repair and struggled to find grips strong enough to hold cars on the steep grade.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Crannies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crannies. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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