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as in brittle
having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure
the bag of crisp cookies had a lot of crumbs on the bottom
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as in tidy
being clean and in good order
a pretty, crisp bedspread for the guest room
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as in concise
marked by the use of few words to convey much information or meaning
a crisp suggestion about what they could do with their boom box
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Recent Examples of crisp
Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Slightly creamy with a crisp, honeyed and acidic finish.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
And, if your plan is to use your air fryer for, well, traditional air fryer stuff like crisping up small foods that require frequent shaking (tater tots, french fries, or Brussels sprouts), a basket-style air fryer will be far easier to maneuver and deliver better results.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 14 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Dansby Swanson and Seiya Suzuki hit two-run home runs in a five-run fifth, and Colin Rea pitched into the seventh on a cool, crisp night at Wrigley Field.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Slightly creamy with a crisp, honeyed and acidic finish.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Verb
The latest rendition feels fresh and new, though, as the rice grains are crisped up individually rather than in patties or at the base of a pan.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
And, if your plan is to use your air fryer for, well, traditional air fryer stuff like crisping up small foods that require frequent shaking (tater tots, french fries, or Brussels sprouts), a basket-style air fryer will be far easier to maneuver and deliver better results.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crisp
Adjective
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Editors’ Picks Darren Criss Does the Robot Image Throughout her career, Ms. Sagan was defiant, facing interviewers with a brittle sophistication.—
Sadie Stein,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Tectonics refers to the processes that deform a rocky planet’s brittle outer shell.—
Elise Cutts,
Scientific American,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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The whole process should take 15 or 20 minutes total and will go a long way in keeping it tidy.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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Inside, four shelves help keep things tidy, and the lockable door means your stuff stays yours.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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This means clear, concise disclosures on landing pages, in privacy policies and during any direct interaction.—
William DeCourcy,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Conversely, Pope Leo, born Robert Francis Prevost, introduced himself to the public speaking Italian and Spanish, and greeted onlookers both in person and virtually with a concise speech about building bridges and fostering hope for a synodal church.—
Gabriele Regalbuto,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2025
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The book, an oral history told by the artists who were there, also ripples with the vibes of SoCal, thanks especially to lifers like the Agnew Brothers (the Adolescents), Dexter Holland and Noodles (the Offspring), and Mike Ness, the founder and frontman of the enduring Social Distortion.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2025
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Moody’s downgrade of the U.S. government debt is rippling through Wall Street on Monday, and CNBC’s Jim Cramer said there is a crucial difference between now and the past two times a credit-rating agency cut its outlook on Uncle Sam’s bonds.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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The latter is the name of a short projection show at Disney California Adventure (DCA).—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The Preakness at 1 3/16 miles is slightly shorter than the 1 1/4-mile Kentucky Derby, but there’s optimism about close-to-normal conditions after nearly a week’s worth of rain fell on Baltimore and mucked up the dirt track at Pimlico Race Course.—
Stephen Whyno,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2025
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The alternative to traditional Medicare promises all the benefits of traditional Medicare in one neat private package.—
Juliette Madrigal,
Boston Herald,
12 May 2025
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In a neat touch, screens simulate a window showing views of the Moon.—
Adam Williams
May 11,
New Atlas,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Based on specs and my brief time with the phone, this is the biggest drawback.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
13 May 2025
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Even a brief moment of genuine connection, such as listening without judgment or offering warmth and presence, can encourage a survivor to finally speak.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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President Trump's visit to the Arab Gulf states – the first major trip of his second presidency – is ruffling domestic and international politics.—
Obed Manuel,
NPR,
15 May 2025
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But such bravery is often what is required to ruffle the feathers of a highly technical, positional side.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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“Crisp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crisp. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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