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
Known for its Detroit-style pies with a crispy, airy crust, Vice City Pizza is taking over the restaurant Bar Bella in South Miami for a summer residency.
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Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Run by the cult favorite Hillstone Group, patrons will notice the same beloved menu items as offered at their own restaurants like the prime French dip, the kale and rotisserie salad, and crispy chicken sandwich.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 13 June 2025
The moist texture of the donut pairs perfectly with a satisfyingly crispy edge.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 June 2025
Keep the cheddar cheese crisps separate to keep them crispy as long as possible.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2025
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Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Run by the cult favorite Hillstone Group, patrons will notice the same beloved menu items as offered at their own restaurants like the prime French dip, the kale and rotisserie salad, and crispy chicken sandwich.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 13 June 2025
The moist texture of the donut pairs perfectly with a satisfyingly crispy edge.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 June 2025
Keep the cheddar cheese crisps separate to keep them crispy as long as possible.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crispy
Adjective
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Too often, however, the systems behind it are brittle—swelling during periods of hypergrowth and collapsing under the weight of a downturn.—
Kehinde Fawumi,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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For a more intensive, wash-day treatment, consider Sutra’s hair mask packed with hyaluronic acid and plant proteins to transform dry, brittle strands after just ten minutes.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Alba paired the dress with a set of crisp white sneakers and carried a small white bag to coordinate with her footwear.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Her finishing technique is crisp and clean, while her line-breaking passes are well-timed and weighted.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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For short or light exercise, plain water is usually the best choice.75 Many people use Gatorade to hydrate after being sick.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
1 July 2025
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The rapper mostly looked at the judge during the short court session.—
Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich , Brendan McDonald,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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“Crispy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crispy. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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