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
Pattern Beauty’s curl gel has a flexible finish that holds my curls while still being light enough to feel soft, not crunchy.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
The chip-loving aliens succeed, but the snack food's bold flavor causes their flying saucer to split in half and explode, ending with a crunchy cross-universe cultural exchange.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Crispy crunchy chips in bowls, mountains of dip, from salsa to guacamole to buffalo chicken.
—Mike Snider, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
From creamy avocado toast to crunchy pumpkin seeds, aged cheeses, and even a handful of cashews, there are plenty of delicious ways to nourish your bones while enjoying your meals.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
The chip-loving aliens succeed, but the snack food's bold flavor causes their flying saucer to split in half and explode, ending with a crunchy cross-universe cultural exchange.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Crispy crunchy chips in bowls, mountains of dip, from salsa to guacamole to buffalo chicken.
—Mike Snider, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
From creamy avocado toast to crunchy pumpkin seeds, aged cheeses, and even a handful of cashews, there are plenty of delicious ways to nourish your bones while enjoying your meals.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for crunchy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crunchy
Adjective
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The V-neck, polo-style collar, crisp white buttons, and rust-orange hue give it a refined yet approachable feel.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Women in crisp, white blouses and stylish glasses sip on their complimentary check-in margaritas while their husbands in loafers, jeans, and blue blazers wheel their bags into the library to catch a peek at the 3,700-volume collection.—
Diana Oates,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Serve it atop creamy mashed potatoes, buttery orzo, or alongside roasted potatoes and crusty bread.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Get Rid of Mineral Deposits Minerals from the soil and water can leave crusty white rings on terra cotta and plastic pots.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Crunchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crunchy. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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