as in crevice
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 cranny
Whether discovering tasty nooks or cultural crannies, few joys rival boarding a brand‑new ship.
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David Dickstein, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
But Cameron has spent ample time building out this sci-fi world, whose nooks, crannies, and philosophical limits are still delightful to examine.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025
The church is an old building with spires and crannies, looking like a candle that’s been left out too long to burn and melt.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
This unique spatula—which looks like a platypus—has a thin design and flexible head that reaches into nooks and crannies to remove every last morsel of food.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2025
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David Dickstein, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
But Cameron has spent ample time building out this sci-fi world, whose nooks, crannies, and philosophical limits are still delightful to examine.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025
The church is an old building with spires and crannies, looking like a candle that’s been left out too long to burn and melt.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
This unique spatula—which looks like a platypus—has a thin design and flexible head that reaches into nooks and crannies to remove every last morsel of food.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cranny
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cranny
Noun
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Seal cracks and crevices where insects can slip in and hide.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
30 Jan. 2026
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However, tucked within the crevices of this history, like always, are Black people and the things our experience plant and our politics grow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The peak of Yosemite’s granite wall is higher than the tallest building in the world and requires climbers to navigate a maze of fissures, crevices and cracks.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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The fatal shooting sparked demonstrations nationwide and has deepened fissures between federal and state officials.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Cranny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cranny. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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