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also flakey
as in crisp
having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure
a tender but flaky crust on the pastry
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Recent Examples of flaky
London planes are known for their flaky, camouflage-like bark and five-point leaves, which many believe inspired the leaf on the city’s Parks Department logo.
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Miya Lee, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Our panel included men and women of varying skin tones, lip sizes, and hydration needs — from those with consistently dry, flaky lips to those simply looking to replace a lip gloss or lipstick with something lower maintenance.
—Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
Then slice the steak, sprinkle with flaky salt and enjoy the delicious, succulent results — all from the comfort of home.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
Grocery store aisles are filled with so many varieties, from pink salt to flaky finishing salt and everything in between.
—Katie Sullivan Morford, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
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Miya Lee, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Our panel included men and women of varying skin tones, lip sizes, and hydration needs — from those with consistently dry, flaky lips to those simply looking to replace a lip gloss or lipstick with something lower maintenance.
—Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
Then slice the steak, sprinkle with flaky salt and enjoy the delicious, succulent results — all from the comfort of home.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
Grocery store aisles are filled with so many varieties, from pink salt to flaky finishing salt and everything in between.
—Katie Sullivan Morford, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaky
Adjective
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The overall audio quality doesn't disappoint either with deep bass and crisp highs.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
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Ask for extra refrigerator pickles on the side, which are crisp, refreshing, and singularly spicy.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Trump’s approach appeared to be built on an assumption that China’s economy was brittle, and Beijing would buckle under pressure.—
Ryan Hass,
Time,
30 May 2025
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In more recent editions, the bedrock was described as brittle by many experienced climbers and mountain guides.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Flaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaky. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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