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Recent Examples of crackly
This recipe takes a cue from Eric Kim’s crispy tofu nuggets, using potato starch to create a crackly exterior.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 16 July 2025
Beating the eggs and the sugar together creates that crackly top.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
Orange Bitters and the crackly zip of a pink peppercorn rim.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2025
Just down the hill, B. Patisserie is a must for kouign-amann, those crackly, caramelized Breton pastries that made pastry chef Belinda Leong a citywide legend.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 16 July 2025
Beating the eggs and the sugar together creates that crackly top.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
Orange Bitters and the crackly zip of a pink peppercorn rim.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2025
Just down the hill, B. Patisserie is a must for kouign-amann, those crackly, caramelized Breton pastries that made pastry chef Belinda Leong a citywide legend.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crackly
Adjective
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Don't forget the crusty bread for dipping.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Sep. 2025
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Serve with a side of crusty bread.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And that’s not to mention our favorite drive-in, SONIC, who offers up over 100,000 different drink combinations with the unbeatable crunchy ice nuggets.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
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Collier has created a diverse menu with vegetarian options like an umami mushroom toast, served with a wild mushroom ragu and topped with a savory coffee (made using Pure Intentions Coffee), togarashi and crunchy collard greens.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Packing 320 calories and 31 grams of sugar per serving, the pie is made with pumpkin, sugar and eggs and is baked in a flaky crust.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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Second, the panko breadcrumbs are quickly toasted before using; a few minutes in the oven ensures the flaky crumbs are perfectly golden brown by the time the chicken finishes cooking.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For crispier waffles, choose a higher/darker setting.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Bake with the pan on top of a pizza stone for a crispier crust.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The crisp autumn air is finally starting to settle in at higher altitudes around the United States, which means the dazzling display of fall foliage isn't far behind.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
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These dreamy waffles are crisp and golden on the outside; moist, light and fluffy on the inside.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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If that architecture is leaky, expensive, and brittle, the more visible parts of the transition, batteries, windmills, and solar farms, are harder to deploy at scale.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Sep. 2025
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The wood of sequoias is considered brittle, and few logs made it to the mill.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Using 2 forks or a pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
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Although the creaminess of the mac and cheese is strong on its own, the crumbly breakfast sausage adds another savory layer to the flavor profile.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Crackly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crackly. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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