crispened

adjective

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
  • As a food writer, this was my moment to finally put on an investigative journalist hat and get into the gritty—err—crunchy details.
    — Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026
  • All the data equate to a bread-and-butter moment of outsize pleasure — salty, melty, nutty-malty, crunchy, porridge-y pleasure.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of crunchy
Adjective
  • Have plenty of crusty bread or pasta ready to soak up every last bit of the sauce.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Pair it with crusty bread for a light lunch or follow it with buttery roasted salmon and a green salad for an elegant, company-worthy dinner.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of crusty
Adjective
  • Via Pignasecca 17 Pioneering, award-winning pizzaiolo Ciro Salvo is known for his particularly digestible dough, which is lighter and crispier than the norm, thanks to the higher percentage of water to flour.
    — Nicky Swallow, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Chicken specialists like Chick-fil-A, Popeyes and Raising Cane's already hand-bread or batter their chicken for a crispier exterior and better taste.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of crispy
Adjective
  • The quick short corner surprised Greenville (6-16-5), and Barea hit the edge of the 18-yard box before lifting a cross to the far post.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Each snapshot showed the electron distribution at a slightly different moment, allowing the researchers to follow quantum motion that occurs on extremely short timescales.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of short
Adjective
  • The pastry is a light and airy conveyance to the unctuous, creamy foie within, while the crackly layer of flour, sugar, and butter that crowns each treat lands a contrasting crunch.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Kath bars have a soft and chewy center with a crackly crust on top—think of them as similar to a blondie, but with a rich, caramel-like sweetness from the dates.
    — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
Definition of crackly
Adjective
  • The white design featured an asymmetric neckline, a curved cutout at the waist and a long, straight skirt, with matching crisp, white pumps continuing the monochrome look.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 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
Definition of crisp
Adjective
  • While connectivity with the desktop AnalogLab seems rock-solid, the mobile AstroLab Connect app seems as flaky as ever.
    — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The plush, balm-meets-mask formula coats lips in a comforting layer that keeps moisture from escaping overnight, with hyaluronic acid, minerals, and antioxidant-rich Berry Mix Complex helping soften dry, flaky skin.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of flaky
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