chewy

as in tough
not easily chewed a flavorful but chewy piece of meat

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Adjective
  • Over the next two years, Muhammad rang up five more victories against progressively tougher competition.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • On the other side, the Grizzlies had an even tougher time with Curry, who finished with 52 points on 16-of-31 shooting.
    Anthony Slater, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • As the skin became more brittle, the hair fell out and the fatty layer beneath began to show more through the years, the white color faded, researchers said.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
  • It's enriched with black castor oil to nourish the scalp and stimulate hair growth and coconut oil to hydrate dry and brittle strands.
    Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The leathery green leaves of wintergreen contrast well with its white flowers in summer, followed by bright red berries in fall.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Pour Femme spotlights a lilac accord, while leathery, woody Pour Homme features juniper oil and orange flower absolute.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Chewy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chewy. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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