as in crisped
having a hard texture and making a loud sound when chewed or crushed; not soft or mushy
crunchy vegetables crunchy snow These cookies are very crunchy.
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Recent Examples of crunchy
Avoid acidic, spicy and sharp or crunchy foods.
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CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Here, it is fried with aromatics and crunchy garlic with chili oil and then tossed in lime juice.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
There are plenty of ways to warm up a slice, but not all of them give you that crunchy crust and melty cheese without taking too much time.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Fattoush, a juicy, crunchy mix of fresh herbs, cucumbers, tomatoes, and toasted pita, is one of the most famous Levantine salads.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
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CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Here, it is fried with aromatics and crunchy garlic with chili oil and then tossed in lime juice.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
There are plenty of ways to warm up a slice, but not all of them give you that crunchy crust and melty cheese without taking too much time.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Fattoush, a juicy, crunchy mix of fresh herbs, cucumbers, tomatoes, and toasted pita, is one of the most famous Levantine salads.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crunchy
Adjective
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Mayer envisioned rocking chairs, crisp linens and tasty dinners.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Thursday is a transitional day, one of those crisp, blue-sky days that require sunglasses and a sweater.—
Greg Porter,
San Francisco Chronicle,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Serve this delicious stew with crusty bread to soak up every last bite.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Pair it with crusty bread for a full meal, or serve it alongside a salad as a spring-ready side dish.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Crunchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crunchy. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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