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Recent Examples of chewy
Authentic sourdough has a tangy flavor from natural fermentation, along with a chewy texture and an open crumb with irregular air pockets, Gavin says.
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Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026
No matter what your favorite style chocolate chip cookie is, these impressive looking ones, which are perfectly chewy in the middle and crunchy on the outside, will always hit the spot.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
These are not your average instant noodles; these go through a two-day fermentation process, are sun-dried, and hand-cut, resulting in a bouncy, chewy texture that goes above and beyond the cup of noodles of your past.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Perfect for Baked Good Lovers Blue Bell's newest creation, Brookie À La Mode, combines the brand’s signature smooth ice cream—this time in a rich brown sugar flavor—with chunks of both chocolate brownies and perfectly chewy, soft chocolate chip cookies.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
The pizza’s crust is extremely thin and charred, yet chewy.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Some methods heat your slice but leave it soft and chewy, while others bring back the crispness of the crust.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
The drink, typically a sweet tea shaken with milk or fruit and finished with chewy tapioca pearls, has become a fixture in the Des Moines metro thanks to its playful textures, endless customization options and social‑media-friendly colors.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 25 Mar. 2026
These chewy, decadent treats are also gluten-free and perfect for Passover.
—Leah Koenig, Saveur, 25 Mar. 2026
Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026
No matter what your favorite style chocolate chip cookie is, these impressive looking ones, which are perfectly chewy in the middle and crunchy on the outside, will always hit the spot.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
These are not your average instant noodles; these go through a two-day fermentation process, are sun-dried, and hand-cut, resulting in a bouncy, chewy texture that goes above and beyond the cup of noodles of your past.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Perfect for Baked Good Lovers Blue Bell's newest creation, Brookie À La Mode, combines the brand’s signature smooth ice cream—this time in a rich brown sugar flavor—with chunks of both chocolate brownies and perfectly chewy, soft chocolate chip cookies.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
The pizza’s crust is extremely thin and charred, yet chewy.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Some methods heat your slice but leave it soft and chewy, while others bring back the crispness of the crust.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
The drink, typically a sweet tea shaken with milk or fruit and finished with chewy tapioca pearls, has become a fixture in the Des Moines metro thanks to its playful textures, endless customization options and social‑media-friendly colors.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 25 Mar. 2026
These chewy, decadent treats are also gluten-free and perfect for Passover.
—Leah Koenig, Saveur, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chewy
Adjective
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The judge assigned to Amin’s case was Iman Afshari, known in Tehran for his tough sentences—a reputation that led the European Union to place him on a blacklist, in January, for human-rights abuses.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Two sisters in Big Bear are facing one of the toughest moments in their lives.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Hit hospital systems and ordinary life starts to feel brittle.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Foote records as Leech, runs the great Peak Oil label, and is general manager of the storied Kranky, while Dickow has amassed a vast catalog of brittle yet voluptuous electronic music as Strategy.—
Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Heaps of leathery brown prickly pear pads sagged into the dirt and ash.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The leaves are dark green, elliptical, glossy, thick, and leathery.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Chewy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chewy. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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