CRISPENED Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

crispened

adjective

as in crunchy

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Adjective

Meet Shape Set—Olaplex’s answer to crunchy, stiff formulas of years past.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
Yes, Nerds, the crunchy sweets akin to technicolored aquarium gravel.

— Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of crunchy

Adjective

Heavy and unadorned, this simple slab of metal makes delicious pizza pies that are crispy and crusty in all the right places.

— Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
Serve with potatoes, broccolini, or any crusty bread to make sure no sauce goes untouched.

— Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of crusty

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West Suburban closed in March, after the hospital’s CEO said problems with the billing systems left the hospital short on cash.

— Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Messages of greater than 100 words were more likely to receive a quick reply than short messages of 4-25 words.

— Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of short

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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

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Roman’s images will have the same crisp resolution as Hubble’s, but each one will capture a patch of sky at least 100 times larger.

— Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Each bite was unique — a pocket of cold sour cream here, the cheese only partially melted there, the last crisp cry of the ever-steaming French fries yonder.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

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