as in crevices
an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure
one climbing shoe got wedged into a cranny on the face of the cliff
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Recent Examples of crannies
Hanging baskets provide a personal touch to the garden, bringing flowers and foliage to unused nooks and crannies.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Plumbing the intriguing nooks and crannies of the source material is the same kind of extrapolation that fueled the first season, said Muschietti, who helmed the two IT movies.
—Scott Huver, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
Every Friday, Bloomberg Intelligence senior analyst Nathan Dean gives his insights into what’s been happening and what’s coming up in the nooks and crannies of government and markets.
—Nathan R Dean, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
Only a few empty seats lingered in Empower’s nooks and crannies.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Burke’s in-the-round staging makes use of many nooks and crannies in the intimate venue; for example, Bunny’s bed and the Old Woman’s rocking chair are tucked into gaps between the rows of seats.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
There’s fountains, small areas to climb, and concealed nooks and crannies.
—Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
What truly sets it apart is the Corner Rover Arm, a unique extendable side brush that reaches into the nooks and crannies where pet hair typically hides.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Water flossers blast away plaque from teeth, including between nooks and crannies that are hard to reach with regular floss and picks.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Plumbing the intriguing nooks and crannies of the source material is the same kind of extrapolation that fueled the first season, said Muschietti, who helmed the two IT movies.
—Scott Huver, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
Every Friday, Bloomberg Intelligence senior analyst Nathan Dean gives his insights into what’s been happening and what’s coming up in the nooks and crannies of government and markets.
—Nathan R Dean, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
Only a few empty seats lingered in Empower’s nooks and crannies.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Burke’s in-the-round staging makes use of many nooks and crannies in the intimate venue; for example, Bunny’s bed and the Old Woman’s rocking chair are tucked into gaps between the rows of seats.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
There’s fountains, small areas to climb, and concealed nooks and crannies.
—Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
What truly sets it apart is the Corner Rover Arm, a unique extendable side brush that reaches into the nooks and crannies where pet hair typically hides.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Water flossers blast away plaque from teeth, including between nooks and crannies that are hard to reach with regular floss and picks.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crannies
Noun
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An old toothbrush can be handy for cleaning out smaller crevices.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Seal any cracks and crevices with caulk.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Eyes on the primary runoff The Democratic race doesn't feature notable policy splits along the lines of the progressive-moderate fissures that have opened around the country.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The ledges are broken by crevices and fissures, and loose rocks of all sizes lie on them and below them.—
Dr. C. E. Kuschel,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Crannies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crannies. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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