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
The contrast between the crunchy exterior and the juicy pickle interior pairs beautifully with our burgers.
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Avoid acidic, salty, spicy, crunchy, or hard foods that can irritate your mouth or cause minor injuries that can trigger canker sores.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 17 May 2025
Regardless of the contents, each bite is flavorful, creamy, and crunchy.
—Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
Proteins like crunchy and crackly chicharrón(fried pork belly) are served alongside sunny-side-up fried eggs, herby chorizo (Colombian sausage), and ground beef.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Avoid acidic, salty, spicy, crunchy, or hard foods that can irritate your mouth or cause minor injuries that can trigger canker sores.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 17 May 2025
Regardless of the contents, each bite is flavorful, creamy, and crunchy.
—Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
Proteins like crunchy and crackly chicharrón(fried pork belly) are served alongside sunny-side-up fried eggs, herby chorizo (Colombian sausage), and ground beef.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crunchy
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The name angel pie gives a few of this dessert's secrets away: The crust is a super delicate meringue that's crisp on the outside but marshmallowy on the inside.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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My husband had never had a dosa, which is a crisp crepe, rolled into a giant cone and served with sambar, a lentil stew, and coconut chutney for dipping.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
5 June 2025
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This can cause scaly, crusty skin on their head, neck, and belly; sores on their lips and eyelids; dry and cracked paw pads; and dental disease.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Pav is a soft and fluffy bread, with a crusty top and a distinct smoky flavor.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
25 May 2025
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“Crunchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crunchy. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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