as in crisped
having a hard texture and making a loud sound when chewed or crushed; not soft or mushy
crunchy vegetables crunchy snow These cookies are very crunchy.
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Recent Examples of crunchy
The sweetness from the watermelon is a lovely contrast to the crunchy veggies, resulting in a refreshing dip or topper showcasing your summer produce.
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Oreo Brownie Frosty Fusion: Features the classic Frosty swirled with the chocolatey Brownie Batter sauce mixed with crunchy Oreo cookie pieces.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 12 May 2025
Fry the diced salt pork or pork belly until crunchy.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
The finished bake is a real treat, warm and silky, with tender, custardy bread lightly crisped on the outside, mingling with softened bites of apple and a crunchy, sweet, nutty topping.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Oreo Brownie Frosty Fusion: Features the classic Frosty swirled with the chocolatey Brownie Batter sauce mixed with crunchy Oreo cookie pieces.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 12 May 2025
Fry the diced salt pork or pork belly until crunchy.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
The finished bake is a real treat, warm and silky, with tender, custardy bread lightly crisped on the outside, mingling with softened bites of apple and a crunchy, sweet, nutty topping.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crunchy
Adjective
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The settlement elicited a crisp rebuke from Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw, a member of the commission’s Democratic minority.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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The crust reminded me of a puff pastry; super crisp yet light and flakey on the outside, and soft and almost steamed on the inside.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Tear hunks from a crusty loaf of bread and dunk them into the chile-tinged butter.—
Betty Hallock,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
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He’s given the Heisman by a crusty old coot guarding the entrance.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Crunchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crunchy. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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