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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
Instead, opt for a crusty baguette or loaf of sourdough with a stronger gluten structure.
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
None are forecasted to be devastating, but the idea of more snow piling on top of the already dirty, crusty, old snow is exhausting to some.
—Kristina Rex, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
But that doesn’t add much beyond three crusty Báthory ancestors carousing drunkenly in their coffins.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Even the gluten-free crust, made from a combination of tapioca and rice flour, is the perfect blend of soft, doughy edges and a crusty bottom.
—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
None are forecasted to be devastating, but the idea of more snow piling on top of the already dirty, crusty, old snow is exhausting to some.
—Kristina Rex, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
But that doesn’t add much beyond three crusty Báthory ancestors carousing drunkenly in their coffins.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Even the gluten-free crust, made from a combination of tapioca and rice flour, is the perfect blend of soft, doughy edges and a crusty bottom.
—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crusty
Adjective
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The French bob Chin length and with blunt-ish ends, the French bob gives fine hair natural movement and texture.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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Causes of death are almost infinite, Harding noted — gunshot wounds, heart attack, illness, blunt force trauma.—
Shannon Tyler
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As Woody Harrelson detailed Harrison Ford's accomplishments from the Actors Awards stage, the famously gruff actor seemed to squirm in his seat, somehow uncomfortable with praise even at the age of 83.—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
2 Mar. 2026
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While not gruff or unfriendly, the serious New York restaurateur carries a distinct tone of getting down to business, even when casually chatting about how the show has changed over time.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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As South African film and TV industry workers continued to grapple with the fallout from Canal+’s abrupt decision to shutter homegrown streaming service Showmax this week, one question seemed to be on the lips of every attendee at the JBX market in Johannesburg.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Kansas City Chiefs' decade-long run of playoff appearances came to an abrupt end in Week 15 last season.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Most have direct, short-ish flights from the East Coast, making an 11th-hour spring break trip that much easier to pull off.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The tech came on a play in which Flagg drove through the lane with the ball and attempted a short shot.—
R.J. Coyle,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But on third down at the 28, Jaquan Brisker broke up a pass in the end zone as time expired, setting off a wild celebration — and a curt handshake between Johnson and Packers coach Matt LaFleur.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Jaquan Brisker deflected the ball, setting off a wild celebration — and a curt handshake between Johnson and Packers coach Matt LaFleur.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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European allies already had plenty of experience of Zelensky’s brusque manner.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Known for his brusque demeanor, Brush frequently courted controversy.—
Libby Cierzniak,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Arratia in particular worships at the altar of De la Iglesia whose highly political, outspoken but structured political melodramas, made from the ‘60s to the ‘80s, underscored how Spain’s establishment exploited it young proles, pushed into crime for a lack of real economic alternatives.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
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Always entertaining and joking with those around him, the outspoken American has taken on a showman personality at the Games.—
Tales Azzoni,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Online, true crime fanatics have parsed through information about the case — filling in the limited details with rumor, innuendo and sometimes downright conspiracy.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Fatherhood can range from attentive and caring to downright violent behaviors—but why this spectrum exists remains largely a mystery to evolutionary biologists.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Crusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crusty. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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