as in brittle
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
This burger uses three slices of white cheese and crispy onions with its own sauce.
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Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 31 Dec. 2024
Try the Arizona State burrito made with carne asada, crispy steak fries, refried beans, guacamole, jack cheese, pico de gallo and sour cream.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024
Houseplant leaves often turn brown and crispy in winter due to dry indoor air.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2024
Let fry for 4 to 5 minutes per side until crispy and golden brown.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 31 Dec. 2024
Try the Arizona State burrito made with carne asada, crispy steak fries, refried beans, guacamole, jack cheese, pico de gallo and sour cream.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024
Houseplant leaves often turn brown and crispy in winter due to dry indoor air.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2024
Let fry for 4 to 5 minutes per side until crispy and golden brown.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for crispy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crispy
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Companies that once minted money selling baby formula to feed a baby boom are now making shakes with calcium and selenium for older adults with brittle bones.Alexandra Stevenson, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Unlike what many American children have been taught in schools, astronauts don’t actually eat that stuff, partly because the brittle crumbs could fly everywhere in space.Regina Kim, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Out of the core seven releases, my favorite, Winter Saga, is an intoxicating blend of ginger, Japanese cypress, and musk, evoking the serene feeling of a crisp walk through a pine forest.Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
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With a wide range of colors, patterns, and fabrics—think crisp linens, cozy flannel, and cooling percale—there’s something for every sleeper and bedroom aesthetic on this massive online retailer.Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025
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While a majority of shelter animals only stay a short while, this pup is different: He’s been a shelter resident for three years.TJ Macias, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
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And brother Trey Ebel is playing second base while waiting to take over at short next season.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Crispy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crispy. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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