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Recent Examples of chewy
The Korean hot dogs are coated in a batter made with rice flour, giving them a crispy, chewy bite.
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Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The restaurant’s mussels and clams ($17 per pound each) are chewy and absorb lots of flavor from the sauce and spice blends mixed into the bag, while the impressive portions of snow crab (market price) stand out on their own.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The bite-sized pieces of sweet chewy candy are coated in tangy, crunchy Nerds (in berry or rainbow varieties).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Conversely, Millet is nuttier, lighter, and slightly sweet, with a more fluffy or chewy texture.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2025
The town has around 60 ramen shops, many of which still use the traditional bamboo pole method (aodakeuchi) to make chewy noodles.
—Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
This is a rich, almost chewy, Old Fashioned variation where the salinity of the beef fat meets the sweetness of the maple syrup and subtle chocolate undertone.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Pinckney’s cookies are soft, chewy, with just the right amount of crisp at the edges.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Bubbly, chewy and crispy at once, fresh breads are layered with mortadella and ricotta for sandwiches and topped with tomato sauce and brick cheese on those non-pizza Detroit-style pizzas.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The restaurant’s mussels and clams ($17 per pound each) are chewy and absorb lots of flavor from the sauce and spice blends mixed into the bag, while the impressive portions of snow crab (market price) stand out on their own.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The bite-sized pieces of sweet chewy candy are coated in tangy, crunchy Nerds (in berry or rainbow varieties).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Conversely, Millet is nuttier, lighter, and slightly sweet, with a more fluffy or chewy texture.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2025
The town has around 60 ramen shops, many of which still use the traditional bamboo pole method (aodakeuchi) to make chewy noodles.
—Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
This is a rich, almost chewy, Old Fashioned variation where the salinity of the beef fat meets the sweetness of the maple syrup and subtle chocolate undertone.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Pinckney’s cookies are soft, chewy, with just the right amount of crisp at the edges.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Bubbly, chewy and crispy at once, fresh breads are layered with mortadella and ricotta for sandwiches and topped with tomato sauce and brick cheese on those non-pizza Detroit-style pizzas.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chewy
Adjective
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The Red Rocketeers were looking to bounce back after a tough loss against King Phillip, but the opponent was strong.—
Zachary McMahon,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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Lee described the rookies as tough competitors who displayed a championship mentality during their run to the summer league championship.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For city-dwellers that battle hard water, dry, cold air, and random bouts of sidewalk grate humidity — this is the duo your brittle strands need.—
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The verification process required meticulous preparation, including heat-treating the brittle Nb3Sn materials in furnaces at temperatures over 650°C (1202°F) to impart their superconducting properties.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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An initial jolt of spicy pink pepper dissipates to reveal a rose dripping in honeyed, ambery sweetness, while its leathery base adds strength, dimension, and something a little bit naughty to this fruity-floral triumph of a scent.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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City Glam uses coatings and finishes to add matte, leathery effects.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Chewy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chewy. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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