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Recent Examples of chewy
The button mushroom shape is funny, if a little chewy.
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Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
The dough combines wheat flour with soy and rice flours, producing a lighter, chewier texture with more puff.
—The Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The meat had decent smoke flavor but was overly chewy, and one bite pulled an entire slice out of the sandwich.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Just like conventional cookies made with wheat, flavors and textures of gluten-free cookies vary wildly, from dry and crumbly to rich and chewy, and from deliciously munchable to yucky and forgettable.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Just like with other cakes and quick breads, overmixing can cause the gluten in the flour to overdevelop, leading to a potentially tough or chewy crumb.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
The pancakes are fluffy, soft and chewy, the sausage is comforting and the biscuit is probably one of the best in Charlotte.
—Shindy Chen
april 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Naturally sweet strawberries give these crisp, yet chewy cookies a fun, confetti-like appearance.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Some oats will be very soft while others might still be chewy.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
The dough combines wheat flour with soy and rice flours, producing a lighter, chewier texture with more puff.
—The Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The meat had decent smoke flavor but was overly chewy, and one bite pulled an entire slice out of the sandwich.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Just like conventional cookies made with wheat, flavors and textures of gluten-free cookies vary wildly, from dry and crumbly to rich and chewy, and from deliciously munchable to yucky and forgettable.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Just like with other cakes and quick breads, overmixing can cause the gluten in the flour to overdevelop, leading to a potentially tough or chewy crumb.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
The pancakes are fluffy, soft and chewy, the sausage is comforting and the biscuit is probably one of the best in Charlotte.
—Shindy Chen
april 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Naturally sweet strawberries give these crisp, yet chewy cookies a fun, confetti-like appearance.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Some oats will be very soft while others might still be chewy.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chewy
Adjective
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Lightly coated with oil and tossed occasionally in a searing hot skillet or wok, even tough beans turn silky, and ready to coat in a finishing blast of chiles.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Comfortable travel can be achieved with stretchy, breathable pants, but securing a pair that hits those marks while looking stylish can be tough.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But as anyone who’s dropped a mug knows, ceramics are also brittle and prone to smashing.—
Caitlin Kennedy,
Scientific American,
25 Apr. 2026
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According to Fifield, light can cause books to fade and become more brittle over time.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Its large, dark green, leathery leaves measure 6 to 12 inches long, and remain on the tree year-round in warm climates.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
24 Apr. 2026
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La Minerva’s quarters are in a perpetual mood, enhanced by a color story of herbal greens, silvery blues, leathery browns, and amber.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Chewy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chewy. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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