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
One feature that makes the scrapers unique is their design, which consists of rounded, straight, and curved edges all made to gently clean in and around different nooks and crannies with ease.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
With the old-money aesthetic, no space is left untouched, and those little corners and crannies of traditional layouts are once again being celebrated—and decorated.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
With its petite size, the light can fill up empty nooks and crannies while perfectly illuminating them.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
Snow remained in The Ralph’s nooks and crannies, the occasional snowball making its way from the upper deck to the seats below.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Whether discovering tasty nooks or cultural crannies, few joys rival boarding a brand‑new ship.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
But Cameron has spent ample time building out this sci-fi world, whose nooks, crannies, and philosophical limits are still delightful to examine.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025
The church is an old building with spires and crannies, looking like a candle that’s been left out too long to burn and melt.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
Some might enjoy sifting through the nooks and crannies for every discovery, others might want to race through to experience the game without all the bloat.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
With the old-money aesthetic, no space is left untouched, and those little corners and crannies of traditional layouts are once again being celebrated—and decorated.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
With its petite size, the light can fill up empty nooks and crannies while perfectly illuminating them.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
Snow remained in The Ralph’s nooks and crannies, the occasional snowball making its way from the upper deck to the seats below.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Whether discovering tasty nooks or cultural crannies, few joys rival boarding a brand‑new ship.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
But Cameron has spent ample time building out this sci-fi world, whose nooks, crannies, and philosophical limits are still delightful to examine.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025
The church is an old building with spires and crannies, looking like a candle that’s been left out too long to burn and melt.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
Some might enjoy sifting through the nooks and crannies for every discovery, others might want to race through to experience the game without all the bloat.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crannies
Noun
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Then use a microfiber cloth barely dampened with water to wipe the fixture clean, making sure to get into any grooves and crevices.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Scrub Daddy’s Dump Duster is perfect for those crevices that may not get enough attention in your regular cleaning schedule.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Sandstone and limestone provided fissures and fractures where these hydrocarbons could sit, and caprock kept everything in place.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
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The controversy has highlighted both religious and political fissures.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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