How to Use crunchy in a Sentence

crunchy

adjective
  • These cookies are very crunchy.
  • Our piece is about crunchy moms.
    — Will Carless, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Then make this crunchy, tangy slaw.
    — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
  • If crunchy isn’t your thing, skip them.
    — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Or, shave them raw for a crunchy slaw.
    — Trista Chan, Health, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Avoid acidic, spicy and sharp or crunchy foods.
    — CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The pie is crispy, crunchy, and a bit crumbly.
    — Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026
  • The green beans go in raw, which keeps them crunchy and crisp.
    — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The split peas should be crunchy but not rock-hard once cooled.
    — Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, 21 Aug. 2019
  • The cherry on top is the crunchy nuts.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Roast edamame for a crunchy and savory snack.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026
  • Creamy, crunchy, rich and a little tart all at once.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
  • The ground is thick with pine needles and crunchy with cones.
    — Michael Hanson, New York Times, 1 May 2025
  • The texture is crunchy and chewy and the taste is less sweet.
    — Fatma Tanis, NPR, 7 June 2025
  • Chewy, chunky, nutty, or crunchy?
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Roast some chickpeas or edamame in the oven for a crunchy nosh.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 1 June 2026
  • The crunchy red beans and rice…Oh my God!
    — Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 31 Mar. 2026
  • It’s served atop schmaltzy, crunchy bread and topped with parsley.
    — Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Those biscuits are served with crunchy, bite-sized hash browns.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Remove any plants or stalks that are dried out, brown, and crunchy.
    — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
  • The slaw was crunchy and fresh with a hint of sweetness from the corn.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Customers say their pups — even the picky ones — love the crunchy treats.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 4 Dec. 2021
  • The chips were fresh fried and crunchy with a bit of chewy on the inside.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2024
  • There's nothing worse than a gel that leaves hair crunchy, stiff and dry.
    — Jacqueline Saguin, goodhousekeeping.com, 10 June 2023
  • Sure, sweet, salty, crunchy and handheld treats are the name of the game.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 30 July 2022
  • This pickle is sweet and crunchy, and ready to eat as soon as it is chilled.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2019
  • The low-heat method takes a little time, but will give you very crunchy fries.
    — Magdalena O'Neal, Sunset Magazine, 29 Dec. 2020
  • The kohlrabi slaw was crunchy and creamy, with just enough zing from the hot sauce.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appétit, 23 Nov. 2022
  • Pad Thai with cilantro, peanuts, and extra crunchy sprouts.
    — Lizz Schumer, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • The tortillas are fried or baked in the oven until crunchy.
    — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026

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