chewy

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

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Recent Examples of chewy Just days before the holiday weekend, the warehouse chain rolled out pretzel bagels, combining the chewy texture of a traditional bagel with the dark crust and salty finish of a soft pretzel. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 6 July 2026 The result is bread that’s springy, elastic and chewy but pleasantly so. Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 6 July 2026 Redditors quickly helped solve the mystery, noting that the chewy date bar in the photo resembles both a retro American date and nut bar and Food for the Gods, a Filipino dessert bar served around the holidays. Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026 But rigatoni's firm, chewy texture contrasts with the silky sauce, creating a more balanced bite. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026 Each is a chewy, dark-brown puck, slightly tacky to the touch. Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 The chewy and salty cod fish is deep-fried in a beer batter. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026 Their soft, chewy texture is similar to a plush golden raisin. Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 June 2026 Current flavors include the fan-favorite Chewy Gooey Caramel (rich dark chocolate, buttery caramel, chewy nougat), plus Sweet Cinnamon Crunch. Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
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Adjective
  • MacDonald agrees that some of Kiros' positions could put Democratic candidates in a tough spot.
    Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • The 34 measures include cuts to income tax for low- and middle income families, an overhaul of the creaking pension system, tougher rules for employees' sick leave and a reduction of the country's stifling bureaucracy.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Adjective
  • Maybe that's why, in a moment when the country feels eggshell brittle, riding has become such an essential outlet for me—a way to turn my rage into forward motion.
    Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • Containment actions should be proportional, reversible where possible and informed by multiple signals rather than a single brittle heuristic.
    Abhik Biswas, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Adjective
  • Oleander is a summer stunner in USDA hardiness zones 8 and above with dozens of fragrant blooms set against dark green, leathery leaves.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 25 June 2026
  • The look embodied dark punk sensibility, with a monochrome black color scheme, leathery gloves and strapless, structured bodice, among other details.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 June 2026

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“Chewy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chewy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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