Examples of crumbly in a Sentence
a crumbly shortbread cookie
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Baking the cake unmixed creates a deliciously gooey cake that is crumbly and buttery on top.
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Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Unlike the crumbly texture of an Oreo (from which the Exploremores take clear inspiration), the first bite delivered a pleasingly soft and slightly chewy texture, along with a subtle hint of marshmallow.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Although the creaminess of the mac and cheese is strong on its own, the crumbly breakfast sausage adds another savory layer to the flavor profile.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2025
Chunks of Wagyu beef short rib served with smoky awaze sauce and a crumbly cheese called ayib speak to the city’s Ethiopian community, the largest in America.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
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Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Unlike the crumbly texture of an Oreo (from which the Exploremores take clear inspiration), the first bite delivered a pleasingly soft and slightly chewy texture, along with a subtle hint of marshmallow.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Although the creaminess of the mac and cheese is strong on its own, the crumbly breakfast sausage adds another savory layer to the flavor profile.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2025
Chunks of Wagyu beef short rib served with smoky awaze sauce and a crumbly cheese called ayib speak to the city’s Ethiopian community, the largest in America.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Crumbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crumbly. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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