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
The wings were crispy, tender and coated with plenty of sauce.
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Justin L. MacK, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
There are requisite sides like mac ‘n’ cheese and crispy green beans and, for dessert, Cake-Shakes that blend cake and scooped ice cream.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
There are wines a plenty, and chilled champagnes and prosecco to pair with the tuna tartar, crispy fish cakes, and handmade seafood taglioni.
—Mariette Williams, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2024
These compact convection ovens heat up fast to make crispy chicken, fries, and donuts.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2024
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Justin L. MacK, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
There are requisite sides like mac ‘n’ cheese and crispy green beans and, for dessert, Cake-Shakes that blend cake and scooped ice cream.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
There are wines a plenty, and chilled champagnes and prosecco to pair with the tuna tartar, crispy fish cakes, and handmade seafood taglioni.
—Mariette Williams, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2024
These compact convection ovens heat up fast to make crispy chicken, fries, and donuts.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crispy
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Without this grounding, leadership becomes reactive, brittle and untethered.Leonie H. Mattison, MBA, EdD, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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First, a bit of background: Biotin is a B vitamin known for promoting healthy hair and helping with brittle nails.April Benshosan, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
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The coating can be a little uneven, with some parts thin and crisp and others clumpy, but overall the tenders offer a nice crunch.Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Ripe and crisp, this offers a bright acidity and delicious flavor.Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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And then there's North Beach, a secluded, scenic 1,000-foot stretch along the Caribbean just a short walk from the main resort area.Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Most canines can go on walks if the temperature doesn't fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, but those with shorter coats will be more sensitive, according to the website Dogster.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Crispy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crispy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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