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crunchy

[kruhn-chee] / ˈkrʌn tʃi /


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The song certainly stands out in a sea of windswept ballads and crunchy club anthems.

From BBC May 15, 2026

Drain and dry them well — this part matters — then toss with olive oil and spices and roast until they’re slightly crunchy on the outside.

From Salon May 5, 2026

Alternative rockers like Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins and Green Day began channeling the band’s signature blend of melody and crunchy guitars.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 17, 2026

A huge shipment of Nestle's crunchy KitKat chocolate bars was stolen in Europe, the brand said, warning that the heist risked causing shortages in stores right before Easter.

From Barron's Mar. 28, 2026

The ice cream was crunchy, as if it had bits of candy inside.

From "Scream for Ice Cream: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #2" by Carolyn Keene

“The strong heat will make the different dishes — like the fried potatoes — so much crunchier and better,” he said.

From Seattle Times Sep. 26, 2023

I happen to love the crust, and the difference in texture between the softer inside of the bread and the crunchier outside.

From Washington Times Jul. 20, 2023

If you can find only coarsely ground coconut, omit the grinding step and expect that the truffles will have a slightly drier, crunchier texture.

From Washington Post Mar. 3, 2023

SkyFlakes are firmer and much crunchier than the delicate saltines that usually turn up with Mexican shrimp cocktails, and they stay crisp even after a brief soaking.

From New York Times Oct. 18, 2021

And because it had gotten warmer outside, the snow had become crunchier and wetter: good packing snow.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio

The crunchiest — while remaining easy to bite — was the chocolate swirled into fairly complicated spirals.

From Washington Post Oct. 5, 2022

Its inclusion turns the salad into the crunchiest in memory.

From Washington Post May 29, 2022

Then I discovered the key to low-fuss granola: Make it in the air fryer, which turns out morsels that exceed even my crunchiest dreams.

From Washington Post May 4, 2022

If you are looking for the best French fries in Los Angeles, the ones here are pretty close, cooked in a complex multi-step process that makes them all the crunchiest ones on the plate.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 31, 2017

Back then, the crunchiest health food store in my hometown was the only place where you could find wheat-free products.

From Slate Aug. 17, 2015




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