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Recent Examples of crackly
These crackly, ginger-spiced cookies shared with us by North Carolina reader Kristin Stewart warmed our hearts with their sweet name and cozy, nostalgic flavor.
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
Even after weeks of drying winds, the crackly leaves worked themselves into every corner and declivity.
—Annie Proulx, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
Over the airwaves in Florida, a crackly voice announces a tropical storm warning for the area.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2025
Proteins like crunchy and crackly chicharrón(fried pork belly) are served alongside sunny-side-up fried eggs, herby chorizo (Colombian sausage), and ground beef.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
Even after weeks of drying winds, the crackly leaves worked themselves into every corner and declivity.
—Annie Proulx, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
Over the airwaves in Florida, a crackly voice announces a tropical storm warning for the area.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2025
Proteins like crunchy and crackly chicharrón(fried pork belly) are served alongside sunny-side-up fried eggs, herby chorizo (Colombian sausage), and ground beef.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crackly
Adjective
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Don’t let its crusty, golden-brown surface fool you—what lies beneath is a potentially delicious dish whose success depends on the decisions made and ingredients used along the way.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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The poor cat was in terrible shape, looking severely underweight, with patchy fur, and crusty eyes.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Spread on a baking sheet and roast 20 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden brown and crunchy.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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But recreating the exact, crunchy character of the rave music was no mean feat, either.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Yup, everybody has to wait until next week to find out which celebrity couple is behind the flaky pastry masks.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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Sprinkle with the lemon zest, Parmesan, flaky salt and pepper.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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There is no better place to refuel than a bar and grill serving up bison yakitori cooked over an open wood fire, steaming-hot bowls of tonkotsu and garlic-chicken ramen, and crispy fries seasoned Japanese-style.—
Nina Ruggiero,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Nov. 2025
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Each bite is loaded with crispy tots, bacon, cream cheese, and chicken.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Shirt dresses embody the preppy trend, combining crisp tailoring with effortless, throw-on ease.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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What used to feel clean and crisp now feels sterile and dated.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Historically, a spoonful of cod liver oil was administered to treat children with rickets, a disease caused by vitamin D deficiency that results in brittle bones.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
6 Jan. 2026
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The product can damage wool fibers and leave them brittle.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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These buttery, crumbly cousins of biscuits get a sweet drizzle and a decadent sprinkle of toasty pecans.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
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Exactly these few curbless, bleached, and crumbly asphalt streets that curl back on themselves or run on out into the prairie.—
David Searcy,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Crackly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crackly. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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