crispened

adjective

Definition of crispenednext
as in crunchy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crispened
  1. crunchy
  2. crusty
  3. crispy
  4. short
  5. crackly
  6. crisp
  7. flaky
Adjective
  • Tingly Foods Sichuan Pepper Peanuts Red and green Sichuan peppercorns pack a prickly punch in this crunchy snack, perfect alongside a cold, crisp beer.
    Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
  • On the far-left was the all-things-natural, crunchy granola types.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of crunchy
Adjective
  • The divers' seared scallops are served in a velvety smoked pike roe and champagne butter that begs to be mopped with crusty French baguette.
    Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
  • And it is served with most of its traditional elements, including bread — made at a nearby Mexican bakery — that is crustier than a hamburger bun.
    New York Times, New York Times, 18 June 2024
Definition of crusty
Adjective
  • And just like most items on this list, our readers are pairing it with a side of crispy hashbrowns.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Also on the menu: the Sacramento rack of lamb, with crispy, roasted potatoes and roasted baby carrots with an orange glaze.
    The Editors, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of crispy
Adjective
  • Despite our efforts, recent studies show that today's generation of children might have a shorter lifespan than their parents — something that hasn’t happened in two centuries.
    Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Arizona is short thousands of mental health care professionals.
    Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of short
Adjective
  • Imagine the best parts of a baguette and a bagel in one roll, with a light, crackly crust and an airy crumb structure that still delivers a chewy bite.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
  • The layers of sweet lump crab are stacked between crackly sheets of pastry, paired with a red pepper curry, and crowned with a flourish of microgreens.
    The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of crackly
Adjective
  • Plus, styles vary from light, crisp and refreshing sparklers brimming with notes of apple, pear, and lemon to heavier bodied complex wines with yeasty toasty notes.
    Liz Thach, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The rooms are also spacious, with crisp, comfy bedding and minimalist decor.
    Caroline Dolby, theweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of crisp
Adjective
  • White Fish White fish is a general category for fish with flaky white meat, such as haddock, cod, and pollock.
    Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Earlier this month, some patrons spotted the beloved treat — a flaky, buttery pie filled with custard and glazed with sugar and rainbow sprinkles — at their local McDonald's, and the chain confirmed its return to PEOPLE.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of flaky
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