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crackly

adjective

Definition of cracklynext
as in crusty

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Recent Examples of crackly The paprika and garlic add a gentle smokiness that blooms as the chicken roasts, while the meat stays juicy and tender beneath the crackly, golden skin. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 May 2026 The patties remain juicy even when smashed flat, with edges trimmed in crackly char. — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 6 May 2026 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 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
  • Serve it as is, tuck it between slices of crusty bread for a filling sandwich, or serve it alongside a simple salad for dinner.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Made by stuffing braised pork onto crusty bread and dousing the whole thing in a tomatobased sauce, tortas ahogadas are impossible to miss and impossible to eat politely.
    — Michael Snyder, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of crusty
Adjective
  • The traditional lobster roll—juicy meat spilling out over a split bun, served with crunchy thick-cut fries and lightly dressed coleslaw—is a favorite.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Sparkables, crunchy oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips and sprinkles, are gluten-free, nut-free and vegan.
    — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of crunchy
Adjective
  • The acid of the baked-into lemon slices coupled with salty, flaky fish hit every high note of fine dining seafood.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Antioxidants like vitamin E and green tea provide instant nourishment and a boost of radiance, while aloe vera soothes the skin and prevents the dry, flaky aftermath that often accompanies retinol.
    — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of flaky
Adjective
  • The last step in frying okra that’s crispier than your mama’s is to fry it at the proper temperature.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The porc negre loin had the crispiest skin and was delicious.
    — Jonathan Samuels, TheWeek, 17 July 2026
Definition of crispy
Adjective
  • Located in Golden Square Mile, the minimalist, three-level home features crisp white walls, light wood floors, and striking gray terrazzo surfaces.
    — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The look is crisp, angular, and metallic, with lots of straight lines and slender silhouettes, and sits in pleasing contrast alongside luscious velvet and scratchy linen, rough stone, warm terracotta, or grainy timber.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of crisp
Adjective
  • That converts execution from brittle screen-scraping into a clean engineering problem.
    — Oleg Nesterov, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Ever Pure Thickening Sulfate-Free Shampoo is for everyone, but especially for those who would describe their hair as thin, brittle, weak, prone to breakage, and slow to grow.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of brittle
Adjective
  • Lightly pinch the butter pieces into the flour mixture, just enough to create an irregularly crumbly mixture.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Mix one part organic matter with two to three parts garden soil to create a crumbly, workable soil.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 July 2026
Definition of crumbly

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“Crackly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crackly. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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