CRISPENED Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

crispened

adjective

as in crunchy

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The cold appetizers pair the crunchy textures of wood-ear fungus or cucumber with a sheen of bright chili oil.

— John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
If frozen for longer than 10 minutes, the roll-up will lose its crunchy texture and will harden.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026

Definition of crunchy

Adjective

Bake until the top is deep golden and crusty, and internal temperature measures 195°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 45 minutes.

— Chadwick Boyd, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026
Serve it atop creamy mashed potatoes, buttery orzo, or alongside roasted potatoes and crusty bread.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 29 June 2026

Definition of crusty

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Argentina, on the shorter side physically, have relied on occupying the middle of the box and targeting the near post from either side.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Despite the short appearance, Caglianone was crowned as a future superstar and someone to watch moving forward.

— Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

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Kath bars have a soft and chewy center with a crackly crust on top—think of them as similar to a blondie, but with a rich, caramel-like sweetness from the dates.

— Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
The fresh, crackly peanuts and toasty cone are delicious, but the ice cream tastes like a marshmallow and the thin brown coating has only a hint of chocolate flavor.

— Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 3 June 2026

Definition of crackly

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And once my pink shoulders had enough sun, a crisp white button-down became the perfect cover-up for a little extra protection.

— Kasey Busiel, Vogue, 17 July 2026
Damon can be as crisp an orator as any actor now working, but his performance here reminds you why Jason Bourne, moving stealthily through a crowd like a sheathed dagger, remains one of his defining roles.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

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