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
This slaw-like salad provides a sweet-tart, crunchy contrast to the rich ham and potatoes.
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Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2025
Make a yogurt parfait with coconut yogurt, berries, and nut-free granola.
Guacamole and plantain chips: Avocados provide nutrients like healthy fats, magnesium, and vitamin E. Pair guacamole with crunchy, gluten-free plantain chips.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Apr. 2025
Be the first to rate & review! Bright, crisp, crunchy, and full of flavor.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
They’re left surprisingly juicy inside despite being crunchy to the tooth through a coat of honey habanero or buffalo sauce.
—Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2025
Make a yogurt parfait with coconut yogurt, berries, and nut-free granola.
Guacamole and plantain chips: Avocados provide nutrients like healthy fats, magnesium, and vitamin E. Pair guacamole with crunchy, gluten-free plantain chips.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Apr. 2025
Be the first to rate & review! Bright, crisp, crunchy, and full of flavor.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
They’re left surprisingly juicy inside despite being crunchy to the tooth through a coat of honey habanero or buffalo sauce.
—Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crunchy
Adjective
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The Magic weren’t always crisp with the ball, and the Celtics took full advantage.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2025
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The opener was clinical — the result of crisp interplay, yes, but also discipline.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2025
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Serve this chicken dinner idea with roasted vegetables and crusty bread for a truly delicious meal.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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While some versions are stuffed with jalapeños and cream cheese or extra-lean ham, the classic features a hot dog between two rivers of American cheese and a crusty skirt on top.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Crunchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crunchy. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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