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chewy

[choo-ee] / ˈtʃu i /
ADJECTIVE
requiring chewing
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Sugar confection—think gummies and chewy candy—has taken share, and their bold flavors continue to attract younger consumers.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

You’ll encounter a kind of linguistic confetti: cakey, fudgy, moist, dense, rich, gooey, chewy.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

I love the chewy, bouncy texture it creates in baked goods.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

The familiar chewy texture and tangy flavor of sourdough come from a complex mix of microorganisms that ferment the dough.

From Science Daily • Jan. 21, 2026

He cut a thin sliver and found it chewy and very slightly salty, but full of good flavor.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman



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