as in brittle
having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure
the crispy potato chips snapped satisfyingly in my mouth
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Recent Examples of crispy
The options are an eclectic mix, featuring lightened versions of classics: think gluten-free pancakes with savory yogurt and berries, crispy eggplant bao buns, and shakshuka with Halloumi cheese.
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Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
The recipes, all vegetarian, are sorted by season: from crispy lemon dill rice for the spring, to oyster mushroom skewers for the summer.
—Air Mail, 12 Apr. 2025
Combining crispy bacon, creamy cheese, and tender pasta, this dish is a fun twist on traditional flavors, all tied together with a golden, fluffy egg base.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
Entrées feature delights such as buttermilk pancakes with banana and mixed berries, eggs benedict with crispy potatoes, and grilled lamb chops with a seven spice blend.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
The recipes, all vegetarian, are sorted by season: from crispy lemon dill rice for the spring, to oyster mushroom skewers for the summer.
—Air Mail, 12 Apr. 2025
Combining crispy bacon, creamy cheese, and tender pasta, this dish is a fun twist on traditional flavors, all tied together with a golden, fluffy egg base.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
Entrées feature delights such as buttermilk pancakes with banana and mixed berries, eggs benedict with crispy potatoes, and grilled lamb chops with a seven spice blend.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crispy
Adjective
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Osteoporosis causes the bones to become incredibly brittle.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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If polyethylene and polypropylene aren’t completely separated during recycling, the resulting mix can be brittle and generally unusable for creating new products.—
Alex Jordan,
The Conversation,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Magic weren’t always crisp with the ball, and the Celtics took full advantage.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2025
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The opener was clinical — the result of crisp interplay, yes, but also discipline.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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After a short ceremony, the church will open to the public from: Wednesday: 11 a.m. to midnight Thursday: 7 a.m. to midnight Friday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Letters to the editor are usually short and to the point.—
Elizabeth Keifer,
Hartford Courant,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Crispy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crispy. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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