as in slivers
a small flat piece separated from a whole
sprinkle the cake with coconut flakes
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as in nuts
a person of odd or whimsical habits
the lady with all those cats is sweet, but kind of a flake
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Recent Examples of flakes
Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026
Seapuri's Scalpy Bubble Tonic is a lightweight foam that delivers a cooling burst of relief thanks to a soothing blend of cica, panthenol, and menthol, while salicylic acid helps dissolve excess oil, flakes, and residue that can leave the scalp feeling congested.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 June 2026
No flakes, no buildup, no sticky feel -- just long-lasting hold and definition that keeps your hair moving.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
These iridescent flakes are shimmery and fun.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 June 2026
Best sellers include Kitty Kitty Bang Bang, cheesecake ice cream with raspberry and Oreo, and Fat Elvis, which is banana ice cream with chocolate and peanut butter flakes.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Sprinkle buckwheat flakes on cereals, granola, or yogurt.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 12 June 2026
Two slices of whole-grain bread, mashed avocado, one egg and red pepper flakes create a balanced meal with fiber, protein and healthy fat.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Stir in the red-pepper flakes, oregano and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, just a few seconds.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Noun
Pale yellowish flakes may be shed skins from growing nymphs.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026
Seapuri's Scalpy Bubble Tonic is a lightweight foam that delivers a cooling burst of relief thanks to a soothing blend of cica, panthenol, and menthol, while salicylic acid helps dissolve excess oil, flakes, and residue that can leave the scalp feeling congested.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 June 2026
No flakes, no buildup, no sticky feel -- just long-lasting hold and definition that keeps your hair moving.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
These iridescent flakes are shimmery and fun.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 June 2026
Best sellers include Kitty Kitty Bang Bang, cheesecake ice cream with raspberry and Oreo, and Fat Elvis, which is banana ice cream with chocolate and peanut butter flakes.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Sprinkle buckwheat flakes on cereals, granola, or yogurt.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 12 June 2026
Two slices of whole-grain bread, mashed avocado, one egg and red pepper flakes create a balanced meal with fiber, protein and healthy fat.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Stir in the red-pepper flakes, oregano and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, just a few seconds.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flakes
Noun
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Arranged over the top are dollops of crema and slivers of pickled yellow squash.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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And moments, by definition, are tiny slivers in time.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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Tawny Port spends years in barrel, picking up notes of caramel, nuts, and toffee along the way.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Pairing them with a meal containing some fat, even avocado toast or yogurt with nuts, makes a real difference.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Burden of Justice peels back the polished surface of Stockholm’s elite law firms to reveal a world where desperation, ambition, and moral compromise simmer just beneath the surface.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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Blending sharp humor, irreverent games and unexpected twists, each episode peels back the polished layers of today’s most talked about talent to reveal the human behind the fame… and no topic is off-limits.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Not surprisingly, some of the most addictive foods named in the study were grocery store junk foods — ultraprocessed cookies, cakes, doughnuts, muffins, pies, pizza, chips, candy and other snack foods.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Using a non-comparative, cradle-to-gate method that excluded downstream applications and packaging, the study tracked materials from extraction or waste collection to the final textile-ready product, whether PET chips, staple fiber or yarns.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Inbred eccentrics and bumbling detectives have populated the seaside villages of Bruno Dumont’s absurdist comedies.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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But the film is really a tour of a pre-gentrified East Village, full of low-key bars and cafes, run-down apartments, eccentrics and struggling artists.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Keating said Uni is in the process of closing an additional funding round as the brand scales its retail footprint and broader business.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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Token consumption grows faster than throughput and scales nonlinearly.—
Anshul Gupta,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Hall had shards of glass in his chest when he was found, per Utilma Hora.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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In 2020, Ross became mostly blind in one eye after repeatedly getting metal shards in it and developing an infection in his cornea.—
Andrew Jones,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Reid had already spent two seasons playing Lestat through other characters’ memories and perspectives.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Kids love the age-specific kids' programming, Xbox lounge, Sesame Street characters, and enormous water park, while adults enjoy golf, scuba lessons, and 26 dining options, including casual beach spots and upscale fusion restaurants.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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“Flakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flakes. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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