as in brittle
having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure
that stuff's so brickle that it breaks into pieces as soon as you touch it
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Adjective
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The oil nourishes weak and brittle strands, leaving them stronger and more moisturized.—
Jailynn Taylor,
InStyle,
1 June 2026 -
Underwatering causes the leaves to look dry and brittle.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Print assets like brochures, billboards, business cards and magazine advertisements demand crisp, clear imagery to maintain a professional appearance.—
Anthony Savino,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The resulting confection is equal parts crisp, tender and lush.—
Jen Rose Smith,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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“Brickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brickle. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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