CRUNCHY Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

crunchy

adjective

Definition of crunchy

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 Oreo first announced the launch of Oreo Puffs, a new spin on Oreo cereal featuring crunchy and chocolatey puffs with mini marshmallows, in December 2024. — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026 Mums easily dehydrate, which leads to brown, crunchy foliage and flower buds. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026 Also known as Crispin, Mutsu apples are juicy, crunchy, and on the sweeter side. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026 Grocery store cookies are often so crunchy that eating them without making a mess feels impossible. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crunchy

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Adjective

The production as a whole isn’t always as crisp as Irwin himself.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Why not introduce a nostalgic print to crisp shirting and layered necklaces, or experiment with a color combinations outside of your comfort zone?

— Minty Mellon, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026

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Bloom, as the jester-like truth-teller, is a stand-out, pointedly delivering her lines with a modern-sounding ease rather than the amusing Mid-Atlantic upper crusty thespianism the posher characters utilize.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
That’s why a new band bleeding the edges of garage, punk, Americana, and indie rock is deceiving when old heads who’ve remained involved since the aughts remember Hollywell strictly from his crusty folk-punk days before smartphones and social media.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026

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