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
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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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Smith worked those colors into lightweight linen, cotton poplin, tropical wool and crisp viscose-linen blend suits — some of which come with drawstring trousers.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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Bake in preheated oven until slightly crisp and starting to turn golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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But after Trump pulled the U.S. unilaterally out of the deal during his first term, Iran began enriching uranium up to 60% -- a short technical step away from weapons-grade levels of 90% -- and restricting access to its nuclear facilities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2025
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Long story short, Shaulis made some unflattering comments about Paucek on social media.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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“Crispy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crispy. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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