as in crisp
having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure
the crispy potato chips snapped satisfyingly in my mouth
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Recent Examples of crispy
Bake in the oven for about 12 minutes for soft, fudgy cookies, or 15 minutes for crispier edges.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
For crispier waffles, choose a higher/darker setting.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The new coating, meant to keep the waffle potato fries crispier for longer, contains pea starch, however.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2025
Lighter colors will heat more evenly, while darker colors will bake faster and crispier.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
For crispier waffles, choose a higher/darker setting.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The new coating, meant to keep the waffle potato fries crispier for longer, contains pea starch, however.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2025
Lighter colors will heat more evenly, while darker colors will bake faster and crispier.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for crispy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crispy
Adjective
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The V-neck, polo-style collar, crisp white buttons, and rust-orange hue give it a refined yet approachable feel.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Women in crisp, white blouses and stylish glasses sip on their complimentary check-in margaritas while their husbands in loafers, jeans, and blue blazers wheel their bags into the library to catch a peek at the 3,700-volume collection.—
Diana Oates,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Time draws these kids osmotically through a membrane, turning them into things like us, adults captured by the brittle carapaces of our egos.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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As a result, the product hardens, strengthens, and smooths brittle, peeling nails.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Crispy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crispy. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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