crackly

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Recent Examples of crackly Traditional focaccia—with its crackly pocketed crust and chewy interior—is delicious in its own right. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2025 Instead, what sets Dope Thief apart is its crackly dialogue, which fizzes with cultural references and nods to characters’ hidden desires. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025 The kindness in the voice was apparent even through the small, crackly speaker. Karl Ove Knausgaard, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025 Though what’s underneath the crackly sugar crust is all plant-based, don’t call it health food—just call it delicious. Joe Yonan, Saveur, 23 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crackly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crackly
Adjective
  • The pic follows crusty Sheriff Joe Cross (Joaquin Phoenix), who decides to take on the town’s mayor, Ted Garcia (Pedro Pascal).
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 17 May 2025
  • My neighbors are a veterinarian who wheels around his crusty white dog in a stroller and an elderly man.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 13 May 2025
Adjective
  • Unlike the sea salt sprays of the past that left hair crunchy and stiff, this one is packed with aloe vera and glycerin to hydrate and soften strands.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 26 June 2025
  • Serves 4 to 6. Crisp, crunchy and best served cold, this salad makes a satisfying vegetarian dinner or hearty side dish.
    Beth Dooley, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • Rotting Boards Raised bed frames made of wood can start to rot, causing the wood to feel mushy, flaky, or collapse entirely.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2025
  • Some people with very inflamed, sensitive, or flaky skin prefer gentler, creamy washes, while others who get very oily may prefer a foamier formula. Moisturizers and sunscreens with thinner, gel-like consistencies also feel lighter on the skin.
    Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 16 June 2025
Adjective
  • Who amongst us doesn’t love a plate of golden, crispy fries?
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 25 June 2025
  • Place hot dogs seam-side down in a large cast-iron skillet over medium; cook, turning occasionally, until bacon is crispy all over and rendered, about 18 minutes.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • Bake in preheated oven until slightly crisp and starting to turn golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
    Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
  • The team wasn’t crisp, the hustle plays went Indiana’s way given the difference in effort and the Gainbridge Fieldhouse crowd fueled the Pacers on each of their runs, throwing punch after punch.
    Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Adjective
  • Too often, however, the systems behind it are brittle—swelling during periods of hypergrowth and collapsing under the weight of a downturn.
    Kehinde Fawumi, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
  • For a more intensive, wash-day treatment, consider Sutra’s hair mask packed with hyaluronic acid and plant proteins to transform dry, brittle strands after just ten minutes.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 June 2025
Adjective
  • Consider the saucy, crumbly meals that will be shared on its surface as well.
    Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2025
  • And in baked products like Millionaire’s Shortbread, the cornstarch lends that characteristic crumbly tenderness to the cookie’s texture.
    Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 June 2025

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“Crackly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crackly. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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