chewy

adjective

Definition of chewynext
as in tough
not easily chewed a flavorful but chewy piece of meat

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Recent Examples of chewy Perhaps the New York bagel purists will convince Atlantans to embrace the soft interior and chewy exterior of an untoasted New York bagel. — Sheeka Sanahori, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026 Cookie lovers searching the streets of New York City for a certain particularly gooey, thick and chewy dessert were left with crumbs this weekend after a local cookie chain abruptly shut its doors. — New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 The Mish bagel is both dense and chewy, with a crisp exterior and a soft center. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 The technique gives the final product a dense, chewy texture. — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026 The town has over 150 ramen shops, many of which still use the traditional bamboo pole method (aodakeuchi) to make chewy noodles. — Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026 One big debate about ribs is whether to remove the thin membrane on the back of the bones, which can have a chewy texture and prevent the sauce from penetrating the meat. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 Get a coffee, breakfast sandwich with lemongrass-scented sausage, and chewy mochi donut at Morningbird. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 Bessie's, based in Fairborn, Ohio, is known for its thick, chewy homemade noodles. — Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chewy
  1. tough
  2. brittle
  3. leathery
Adjective
  • Now, Germino says her social media presence is all about giving other patients going through the same tough decision an example of someone who’s thriving after the procedure.
    — Kara McGrath, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's administration is about to start tough budget negotiations against a backdrop of division and economic turmoil.
    — Chloe Taylor,Jenni Reid, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of tough
Adjective
  • Sand-like granules collecting in gutters, curling or missing shingles, brittle or cracking shingles, sagging sections and indoor leaks or ceiling stains are the standard indicators that a roof is failing.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Studying an intact oarfish is remarkably difficult because their bodies typically disintegrate into brittle segments upon death.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of brittle
Adjective
  • Perched like seabirds on wobbly plastic stools, leathery and liver-spotted from hours in the sun, some smoked while others sipped packets of bandung or chrysanthemum tea.
    — Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Wilted or leathery leaves are signs of low humidity, while yellow spots on the leaves indicate fungal spotting from too much humidity.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of leathery

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“Chewy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chewy. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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