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
Almond butter comes in similar varieties to peanut butter: smooth, crunchy, raw, salted or unsalted, with roasted versions especially popular for their deeper, toastier flavor.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Saying that, most people tend to prefer roasted pumpkin seeds for a few reasons:
Roasted pumpkin seeds have a crispy, crunchy texture that is easy to bite into.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
The meal combines shrimp in a crunchy tempura batter along with crispy beef strips and is complemented by vegetables and a savory, subtly spicy umami sauce inspired by the classic Sichuan dish, Mouthwatering Chicken, Panda Express announced.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
This picture book is immersive, evoking the itch of a sweater or the satisfying softness of a banana (as opposed to other intolerably crunchy snacks).
—Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 15 Oct. 2025
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Saying that, most people tend to prefer roasted pumpkin seeds for a few reasons:
Roasted pumpkin seeds have a crispy, crunchy texture that is easy to bite into.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
The meal combines shrimp in a crunchy tempura batter along with crispy beef strips and is complemented by vegetables and a savory, subtly spicy umami sauce inspired by the classic Sichuan dish, Mouthwatering Chicken, Panda Express announced.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
This picture book is immersive, evoking the itch of a sweater or the satisfying softness of a banana (as opposed to other intolerably crunchy snacks).
—Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crunchy
Adjective
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The service was crisp, the portions were highly generous (don’t miss the breakfast buffet).—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Keep scrolling for more crisp and cool quilts on sale at Target.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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How To Clean Oven Racks With Dryer Sheets Dryer sheets contain softeners that can help remove crusty grime.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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And then a few Tech fans come along this weekend with their old, crusty roller brush and slung it all over the place, Jackson Pollock-style, only this isn’t a work of art.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Crunchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crunchy. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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