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Recent Examples of crackly
As the day lengthens, and between moves, a little grease imprints each of my pieces—the residue of crackly griot, pikliz, and tostones.
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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
Even after weeks of drying winds, the crackly leaves worked themselves into every corner and declivity.
—Annie Proulx, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
The crackly bread is a nice comparison point for the tender, juicy meatballs.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Dec. 2023
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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
Even after weeks of drying winds, the crackly leaves worked themselves into every corner and declivity.
—Annie Proulx, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
The crackly bread is a nice comparison point for the tender, juicy meatballs.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crackly
Adjective
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When kuru’s vocals get more monotone, Backstage hologram ornaments the toplines with gorgeous digital keyboard parts that reference the crusty, low-res soundtracks of Nintendo DS-era RPGs like Pokemon Diamond & Pearl.—
Jude Noel,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
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Be sure to sop up leftover sauce with a chunk of crusty bread.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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However, most people treat it as a vegetable in cooking due to its crunchy, fresh, and savory flavors.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2026
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These Avocado Oil Sea Salt Kettle Cooked Potato Chips check all the right boxes—they’re crunchy, salty, gluten-free, kosher, and ready to be devoured.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Dust surface with more flour, then cut dough into 4 equal pieces and stack on top of each other (this ensures the flakiest biscuits).—
Claire Saffitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2026
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From the looming white-domed oven emerge the flakiest pies, feteer, built of gauzy layers of dough, pressed with ghee and stretched, then folded one inside another around your choice of filling.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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His extra-crispy pomme frites (French fries) are served with a side of house ketchup.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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For flatter, crispier cookies, bake the cookie dough rounds immediately.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Longoria took a more casual approach with her look, but the crisp shade made the outfit appear put-together.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Creamy corn, crisp crumb topping, and melty cheese just seal the deal.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Over time, natural feathers can become brittle, break, or shed, which reduces their ability to attract dust.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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It’s made with conditioning peptides that actively strengthen and protect lashes, while panthenol, a form of vitamin B5, keeps them soft and flexible rather than brittle or flaky.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Sprinkle Mexican Cotija cheese over top, or substitute with another salty, crumbly cheese like feta.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
7 May 2026
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Here are details on crumbly cotija cheeses that instantly elevate savory dishes, and the tough, chewy crumbles to avoid.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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“Crackly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crackly. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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