How to Use crunchy in a Sentence

crunchy

adjective
  • These cookies are very crunchy.
  • As for the funnel cake, my favorite parts were the crunchy edges.
    Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 27 Sep. 2024
  • The line between a too-crunchy frozen drink and a too-liquidy one can be just a few seconds in the blender.
    M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 23 June 2022
  • The sampler provided the perfect mix of crunchy, sweet and spicy, and is a whole meal in itself.
    Emma Balter, Chron, 3 June 2022
  • The seasoning, colorful and crunchy, is a take on an everything bagel mix.
    Ann Trieger Kurland, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2022
  • Fry until the farro turns a deeper golden brown and is crunchy, 6 to 7 minutes.
    Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 29 May 2022
  • This viral hair gem is known for bringing texture and volume to your locks, without leaving behind that oily or crunchy feeling.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
  • Fresh, crunchy toppings like lettuce, tomato, red onion, and dill pickles add just the right amount of texture and crispness that this slider recipe needs.
    Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
  • It’s paired with a crunchy cucumber salad that whips together in minutes and cools the palate with its refreshing mix of rice vinegar and soy.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 13 June 2022
  • The bread, always a baguette sliced neatly down the center, must be freshly baked to perfection with a crunchy crust and a chewy interior.
    Foren Clark, CNN, 30 May 2022
  • Finally, consider tucking in something crunchy or leafy.
    Marygrace Taylor, SELF, 7 June 2022
  • These crunchy and flavorful peppers make an excellent base for a low-calorie sandwich alternative.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Sep. 2024
  • The simple, smooth peanut butter (or crunchy, if that’s your, well, jam) paired with the sweetness of jelly on two soft pieces of bread is as familiar as returning to your hometown.
    Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2024
  • Cornichons deserve special mention for being undisputedly crunchy with no soft centers.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 28 June 2022
  • In my earliest food memories, my mom is frying leftover bread into an addictive crunchy snack, a topping for soups or, more often than not, croutons for fattoush.
    Reem Assil, Robb Report, 11 June 2022
  • The spicy veggie pho at Sunflower Garden Vietnamese includes chunks of king oyster mushrooms and plenty of crunchy and juicy toppings.
    New York Times, 23 May 2022
  • The chips were fresh fried and crunchy with a bit of chewy on the inside.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2024
  • Sure, sweet, salty, crunchy and handheld treats are the name of the game.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 30 July 2022
  • The chicken was juicy and the coating was light and crunchy.
    Joe Guillen, Axios, 11 July 2024
  • The kohlrabi slaw was crunchy and creamy, with just enough zing from the hot sauce.
    The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appétit, 23 Nov. 2022
  • The vibe is bright, the riffs are crunchy, but something eerie lurks beneath the song.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Aug. 2023
  • When the fruit is ripe, the pearls are crisp and crunchy, and explode like Pop Rocks in your mouth.
    Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 12 Jan. 2024
  • The result is a crunchy dessert on the outside that turns your whole mouth black.
    People Staff, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023
  • The chili crunchy stuff with the stern lady on the bottle was the clear winner.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
  • Some of the pastries are fried, some baked; in either case, the dough is flaky and crunchy.
    Journal Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2023
  • Available in a 16-pack, these are a mixture of creamy and crunchy.
    Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2023
  • The spring rolls are great—nice and crunchy with veggies and soft from the rice paper.
    Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 4 Apr. 2024
  • The sheng jian bao at Kang Kang Food Court are crunchy and soupy, chewy and perfect.
    Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2022
  • There's nothing worse than a gel that leaves hair crunchy, stiff and dry.
    Jacqueline Saguin, goodhousekeeping.com, 10 June 2023
  • These grahams are crunchy, sweet and salty, and fun to munch on when your sweet tooth hits.
    Sarah Madaus, SELF, 24 Feb. 2023

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