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
From creamy avocado toast to crunchy pumpkin seeds, aged cheeses, and even a handful of cashews, there are plenty of delicious ways to nourish your bones while enjoying your meals.
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Lauren Manaker, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026
People seemed surprised that Kennedy would resonate with a demographic of crunchy moms.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2026
If your plants are wilting or the leaves are becoming crunchy from underwatering, try reintroducing water gradually over a few days rather than drenching your plant with too much water in one session.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
Add fresh, crunchy vegetables like cherry tomatoes or carrot sticks to lighten the plate and provide balance.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Manaker, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026
People seemed surprised that Kennedy would resonate with a demographic of crunchy moms.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2026
If your plants are wilting or the leaves are becoming crunchy from underwatering, try reintroducing water gradually over a few days rather than drenching your plant with too much water in one session.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
Add fresh, crunchy vegetables like cherry tomatoes or carrot sticks to lighten the plate and provide balance.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crunchy
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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On the side, add some roasted vegetables, a salad, or some crusty bread to soak up all that delicious gravy.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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Slices of crusty sourdough are essential for mopping up every last drop.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Crunchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crunchy. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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