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 crunchy, tasty, and convenient treat can fit into your busy day.
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
The sky is a soft, dull grey, the sun rises after many of us are awake, and nature—muted under crunchy layers of overnight frost—is silent and sleeping.
—Rachel Bearn, Time, 29 Dec. 2025
The crunchy Milanese sandwich and honey dijonnaise slaw served on a soft brioche bun is a game changer.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
The recipe has remained the same for decades, a harmonious blend of ground pork, crunchy water chestnuts, and plump shrimp.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2025
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
The sky is a soft, dull grey, the sun rises after many of us are awake, and nature—muted under crunchy layers of overnight frost—is silent and sleeping.
—Rachel Bearn, Time, 29 Dec. 2025
The crunchy Milanese sandwich and honey dijonnaise slaw served on a soft brioche bun is a game changer.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
The recipe has remained the same for decades, a harmonious blend of ground pork, crunchy water chestnuts, and plump shrimp.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crunchy
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The active noise cancellation cuts through airport chaos, while the sound quality stays crisp and immersive.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Earlier in the week, that also included white heels — a timely move, given how many celebrities have been wearing crisp white shoes as of late.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The warrior spirit that exists oftentimes comes across as pretty hardened and crusty and cynical.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Traditionally, crostini are made from a crusty Italian baguette that’s sliced thin and topped with olive oil, then baked until crisp.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Crunchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crunchy. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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