as in crevices
an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure
one climbing shoe got wedged into a cranny on the face of the cliff
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Recent Examples of crannies
Smashing the cucumbers creates nooks and crannies to soak up the dressing, so every bite is extra flavorful.
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Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
City and fire officials have long complained that the existing network of 50 fire stations is inadequate geographically to access some small nooks and crannies in a city with many canyons and other topographic challenges.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
In addition, the stair tool and combination tool help get into all the nooks and crannies of your house for top-to-bottom cleaning.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Multiple seating and dining areas are found scattered among the tropical landscaping, taking advantage of all the little nooks and crannies on the grounds.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
This wand helps reach into nooks and crannies for a more accurate reading.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
The teeth dig into the nooks and crannies of the host animal's skin, while the lip forms an airtight, watertight seal.
—Ben Coxworth
march 11, New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2026
Wood Sidey recommends using water and wild dish soap with a soft bristle brush to get into the grooves as a porous material with lots of nooks and crannies.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
With the old-money aesthetic, no space is left untouched, and those little corners and crannies of traditional layouts are once again being celebrated—and decorated.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
City and fire officials have long complained that the existing network of 50 fire stations is inadequate geographically to access some small nooks and crannies in a city with many canyons and other topographic challenges.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
In addition, the stair tool and combination tool help get into all the nooks and crannies of your house for top-to-bottom cleaning.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Multiple seating and dining areas are found scattered among the tropical landscaping, taking advantage of all the little nooks and crannies on the grounds.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
This wand helps reach into nooks and crannies for a more accurate reading.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
The teeth dig into the nooks and crannies of the host animal's skin, while the lip forms an airtight, watertight seal.
—Ben Coxworth
march 11, New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2026
Wood Sidey recommends using water and wild dish soap with a soft bristle brush to get into the grooves as a porous material with lots of nooks and crannies.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
With the old-money aesthetic, no space is left untouched, and those little corners and crannies of traditional layouts are once again being celebrated—and decorated.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crannies
Noun
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Or are there answers to find in its crevices?—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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For furniture and home decor with nooks and crannies, invest in a dusting brush that can reach the crevices.—
Sunshine Flint,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Cracks and fissures are being monitored on several walls, ceilings and facades throughout the hall.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Miles and Ed are coming at the challenges of Mars-Earth relations and Marsie autonomy from totally different angles, and there are clearly fissures within SDM itself.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Crannies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crannies. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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