crackly

adjective

Definition of cracklynext
as in crusty

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Recent Examples of crackly Then earthy-rich flavors were colliding with sharp ones, and the ping of dark caramel sweetness had offset the crackly meat. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026 As gentle electronica played over a crackly speaker, the women laughed and chatted, eventually doing as asked. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026 As the day lengthens, and between moves, a little grease imprints each of my pieces—the residue of crackly griot, pikliz, and tostones. — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026 The crackly '80s line then disconnects, leaving a lingering sense of urgency. — Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crackly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crackly
  1. crusty
  2. crunchy
  3. flaky
  4. crispy
  5. crisp
  6. brittle
  7. crumbly
Adjective
  • Bake until the top is deep golden and crusty, and internal temperature measures 195°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 45 minutes.
    — Chadwick Boyd, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026
  • Serve it atop creamy mashed potatoes, buttery orzo, or alongside roasted potatoes and crusty bread.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
Definition of crusty
Adjective
  • The cold appetizers pair the crunchy textures of wood-ear fungus or cucumber with a sheen of bright chili oil.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
  • If frozen for longer than 10 minutes, the roll-up will lose its crunchy texture and will harden.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
Definition of crunchy
Adjective
  • A touch of flaky sea salt brings effortless elegance and flair.
    — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
  • There are always a few fresh baguettes, a bowl of flaky salt, a jar of mustard, and some good butter on the table.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 10 July 2026
Definition of flaky
Adjective
  • Think of this as the crispier cousin to the classic summer casserole dish.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
  • With a lighter batter the fish will be crispier, less greasy, and more delicious.
    — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2026
Definition of crispy
Adjective
  • Consider pairing yielding fruits like nectarines with crisper specimens like apples, even softer fruits like bananas or cherimoya or crunchier additions like passionfruit pulp or shreds of coconut.
    — Cooking Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • That simple, understated design feels like the perfect match for the PV5, a very clean design in its own right defined by crisp lines and simple shapes throughout.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 July 2026
Definition of crisp
Adjective
  • Maybe that's why, in a moment when the country feels eggshell brittle, riding has become such an essential outlet for me—a way to turn my rage into forward motion.
    — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • Containment actions should be proportional, reversible where possible and informed by multiple signals rather than a single brittle heuristic.
    — Abhik Biswas, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of brittle
Adjective
  • Add butter, and stir together using a rubber spatula until a crumbly dough forms.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
  • This rendition of shortbread has all the flavor of a classic carrot cake, in a crumbly, buttery cookie form.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
Definition of crumbly

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