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
Here’s a recipe for chickpea and escarole soup with crispy bread crumbs.
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
The hits continue in the entrees with a crispy hogfish with fennel, heirloom tomatoes and a ginger sesame sauce and a calabaza gnocchi with maitake mushrooms, goat cheese and chili crunch.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
His crispy jeon, a savory seafood pancake, is shot through with strands of scallions, topped with creamy aioli and a generous shaving of bonito flakes that dances as the plate approaches your table.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
In addition to a crispy crust, the patties provide the perfect guide for cutting the casserole into portions.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
The hits continue in the entrees with a crispy hogfish with fennel, heirloom tomatoes and a ginger sesame sauce and a calabaza gnocchi with maitake mushrooms, goat cheese and chili crunch.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
His crispy jeon, a savory seafood pancake, is shot through with strands of scallions, topped with creamy aioli and a generous shaving of bonito flakes that dances as the plate approaches your table.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
In addition to a crispy crust, the patties provide the perfect guide for cutting the casserole into portions.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crispy
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Whatever the style, a relaxed coastal flair is prized among the most beloved Hamptons properties, and this $19 million spread in Bridgehampton seamlessly blends timeless, traditional architecture with modern materials and crisp styling.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
27 Jan. 2025
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Photographed by Shina Peng Around the world, preparations are currently underway for the Lunar New Year—whether that’s adding the final splash of sesame oil to a dumpling filling, or stuffing red envelopes with wads of crisp cash.—
Ingu Chen,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
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Nintendo has finally revealed its new console, debuting the Switch 2 with a short video that went heavy on visuals but light on information.—
Ash Parrish,
The Verge,
16 Jan. 2025
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The association noted that some members may be interested in the shorter workweek but may be hesitant.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Crispy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crispy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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