CRISPENED Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

crispened

adjective

as in crunchy

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Adjective

Meet Shape Set—Olaplex’s answer to crunchy, stiff formulas of years past.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
Yes, Nerds, the crunchy sweets akin to technicolored aquarium gravel.

— Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of crunchy

Adjective

Top the salad with sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and serve alongside crusty bread.

— Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
Entering this sprawling time-travel bubble, visitors can pan for gold like the fabled Forty-Niners, talk with crusty prospectors and peruse a market center for wares.

— John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of crusty

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The rally was fueled partly by a short squeeze, with more than $4 billion in bearish crypto positions liquidated as prices rose.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
The crowd points their phones at the pair, who are alternating between short dances, rhythmic movements, and striking poses.

— Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

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The pastry is a light and airy conveyance to the unctuous, creamy foie within, while the crackly layer of flour, sugar, and butter that crowns each treat lands a contrasting crunch.

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of crackly

Adjective

Roman’s images will have the same crisp resolution as Hubble’s, but each one will capture a patch of sky at least 100 times larger.

— Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Each bite was unique — a pocket of cold sour cream here, the cheese only partially melted there, the last crisp cry of the ever-steaming French fries yonder.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

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