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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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as in concision
the quality or state of being marked by or using only few words to convey much meaning
the crispness of the writing is such that this writer says more in nine paragraphs than some others say in nine pages
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Recent Examples of crisp
John Mariani, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Once hot, add eggs, sprinkle with sesame seeds and fry for 3-4 minutes until the edges are crisp and the whites are completely set.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2025
Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
This allows the skin to crisp up before being coated in sauce.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
While there is definite fruit on the palate, there is also a crisp acidity that keeps it from being overripe.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Once hot, add eggs, sprinkle with sesame seeds and fry for 3-4 minutes until the edges are crisp and the whites are completely set.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
Whether it’s served with cabbage, piled high on rye, or crisped up in a skillet, corned beef remains a symbol of Irish-American resilience, celebration, and good eating.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
This allows the skin to crisp up before being coated in sauce.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crisp
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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What’s something about the culture or food that still resists translation — something that doesn’t quite fit into a tidy tour explanation?—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Initially, the job seems straightforward — embalming bodies, completing paperwork, and keeping things tidy.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Refine your key points to be clear and concise—no rambling monologues.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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As the celebration on the floor dispersed to make way for the second national semifinal, Clayton could be seen greeting every teammate and staffer who offered a handshakes or a hug with a concise message.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The impact of these cuts will be felt far beyond Washington, rippling out to thousands of state and local agencies serving children nationwide.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
23 Apr. 2025
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Here's how tariffs are rippling through the creator economy.—
Katie Salcius,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and concision.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The Wailers, with then-new guitarist Al Anderson assuming a prominent role, perform with admirable crispness and concision as Marley ignites time and again.—
George Varga,
The Mercury News,
12 Jan. 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
Adjective
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Pichai, 52, addressed the court from the witness box wearing a neat, dark suit during the second week of the remedies trial that will determine which penalties U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta will levy against the nearly $2 trillion company.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2025
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Hanoi’s Metropole Hotel sits imposingly on a corner in the city center, bright white with neat black shutters.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
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Inflation gauge cools ahead of Trump's tariffs, but spending climbs A key measure of inflation eased in March, offering a brief reprieve before President Donald Trump's new tariffs begin taking full effect.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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The main threats will be damaging winds and large hail, but brief tornadoes can't be ruled out.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Crisp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crisp. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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