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
Thinly sliced shallots and crunchy bacon balance the sweetness.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Known for its thick, crunchy breading and perfectly moist interior, this tenderloin delivers a hearty bite without sacrificing tenderness.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Slaws aren’t just picnic or barbecue fare; crunchy, hearty versions shine in the colder months.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
The pralines’ color is a bit shocking, but the crunchy confection—a staple of Lyonnaise pâtisseries—adds a welcome pop of texture and color to this classic French dessert’s otherwise all-white backdrop.
—Daniel Boulud, Saveur, 11 Feb. 2026
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Known for its thick, crunchy breading and perfectly moist interior, this tenderloin delivers a hearty bite without sacrificing tenderness.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Slaws aren’t just picnic or barbecue fare; crunchy, hearty versions shine in the colder months.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
The pralines’ color is a bit shocking, but the crunchy confection—a staple of Lyonnaise pâtisseries—adds a welcome pop of texture and color to this classic French dessert’s otherwise all-white backdrop.
—Daniel Boulud, Saveur, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crunchy
Adjective
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Visitors can land at the old port and make the bumpy nine-mile drive down the length of the entire peninsula to reach the crisp waters of Bruce Beach.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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Distant objects appear just as crisp as nearby ones, and light of all wavelengths redshifts by identical factors.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Garnish with black pepper and thyme and serve with crusty bread, if desired.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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The cream was rich and sweet, waffles were fluffy and golden, the toast was always crusty and crisp.—
Indianapolis Star,
IndyStar,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Crunchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crunchy. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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