crisp
Example Sentences
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Where long-simmered soups rely on time to build depth, these build it through contrast: creamy against sharp, rich against bright, soft against crisp.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
She always appeared to call from a police station, dressed in a crisp khaki uniform and cap, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
The 21-year-old methodically broke down the American - who had been brought in as a genuine test - landing crisp combinations and heavy power punches.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
For hours on a crisp, blue-sky day, kite flyers mingled with sign-wavers, sharing space on the National Mall as they pursued their dueling missions.
From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026
She stood straight and gave a crisp salute.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.