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being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner
a crusty old fisherman who doesn't care to have his picture taken with silly tourists
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Recent Examples of crusty
Once the chops are done, put them directly into the crusty rolls, followed by a couple of slices of tomato and some lettuce.
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Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Despite the ever-changing menu, guests can expect traditional loaves of crusty sourdough and gooey almond croissants, as well as Virtuoso’s signature Valrhona chocolate chip cookie, made with 46% milk chocolate and 64% dark chocolate.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
Serve this chicken dinner idea with roasted vegetables and crusty bread for a truly delicious meal.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
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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Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Despite the ever-changing menu, guests can expect traditional loaves of crusty sourdough and gooey almond croissants, as well as Virtuoso’s signature Valrhona chocolate chip cookie, made with 46% milk chocolate and 64% dark chocolate.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
Serve this chicken dinner idea with roasted vegetables and crusty bread for a truly delicious meal.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crusty
Adjective
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Her brand features blunt honesty and humor, as well as fashion, beauty, and lifestyle tips.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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City’s video tribute was a tear-jerker, and less hardy characters than De Bruyne — nicknamed ‘the tumble dryer’ due to his dry (and blunt) approach — would surely have cracked and let the tears roll.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Peter Capaldi - Twelfth Doctor From 2014-2017, a gruff and action-ready Peter Capaldi shredded an electric guitar through the TARDIS.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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Over a four-decade career that began with a role on Pee-wee’s Playhouse, Lyonne has become known for portraying characters that are gruff but likable, hard-nosed but sympathetic.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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But an abrupt denial of funding now could carry devastating consequences — not just for states on the front lines, but on the nation.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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Gradually ease off the accelerator and avoid abrupt braking to prevent skidding.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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The Chiefs will host a media availability Thursday, with a short practice viewing window for which The Star will be in attendance.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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Each of them plays like a standalone vignette that could make a short film, and as with a short film program made up of multiple stories, some are stronger than others.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, an outspoken critic of the city’s homeless programs, also has been a longtime supporter of terminating the emergency.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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These decisions suggest an effort to suppress all but the most overt nationalistic efforts from American artists, a fool’s errand given the outspoken nature of the creative community, and one that is not unfamiliar around the globe.—
Eric Kohn,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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But a few weeks before its initial six-month contract was set to run out, in mid-September 1994, things came to a brusque end.—
Christopher Clark,
The Dial,
13 May 2025
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An outgoing, flirty foil to Ellie’s brusque, steely demeanor, Dina’s playful banter with her pal is laced with the charge of friendly conversation that could tip into romantic intimacy on a dime.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In an attempt to punish new castmate Angela Oakley for bringing an uninvited guest, Porsha stonewalls Angela throughout her celebratory dinner, resorting to curt, one-word answers whenever prodded by the group to participate.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
12 May 2025
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But his curt, at times browbeating, management style resurfaced, alienating some subordinates, according to former colleagues.—
Adam Goldman,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Crusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crusty. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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