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
Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
The coconut frosting, speckled with coconut flakes, was the best part.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
The older one bounces his Spalding off the brick walls; the younger one digs his fingers into the box of corn flakes for the plastic prize.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Thin chicken slices are coated in corn flakes which crisp up so well in the oil.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
But the companies' origins began when a pair of feuding Battle Creek, Michigan, brothers stumbled onto a sheet of flakes that would revolutionize breakfast.
—Heather Bushman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Frigid temperatures on Wednesday, April 13, and Thursday, April 14, could create the perfect conditions for flakes to harden into small snow pellets known as graupel.
—Hali Smith
april 14, Idaho Statesman, 14 Apr. 2026
The flakes were slow and voluptuous, and already the wraithlike branches outside the window were fattening with white.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Cook rounds of zucchini until tender and golden, then toss them with garlic, red pepper flakes, Kalamata olives, and lemon juice for a bright, briny sauce.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
Flavor the tangy, no-bake filling with crushed pineapple, sweetened coconut flakes, and a splash of rum.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
The coconut frosting, speckled with coconut flakes, was the best part.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
The older one bounces his Spalding off the brick walls; the younger one digs his fingers into the box of corn flakes for the plastic prize.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Thin chicken slices are coated in corn flakes which crisp up so well in the oil.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
But the companies' origins began when a pair of feuding Battle Creek, Michigan, brothers stumbled onto a sheet of flakes that would revolutionize breakfast.
—Heather Bushman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Frigid temperatures on Wednesday, April 13, and Thursday, April 14, could create the perfect conditions for flakes to harden into small snow pellets known as graupel.
—Hali Smith
april 14, Idaho Statesman, 14 Apr. 2026
The flakes were slow and voluptuous, and already the wraithlike branches outside the window were fattening with white.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Cook rounds of zucchini until tender and golden, then toss them with garlic, red pepper flakes, Kalamata olives, and lemon juice for a bright, briny sauce.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flakes
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As the ball comes in, two players move towards either post and another is positioned at or peels away to the penalty spot, with the ensuing chaos providing opportunities to score.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Lemon peels speed up decomposition in your compost bin.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Vertebrates ditched their body armor and scales for smooth skin; cephalopods lost their external shell.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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Zia added that grey scales with authentic chip-off aesthetics and sulphur blues inspired by classic denim are also key developments.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Lactic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid, which gently sloughs away dead skin cells to reveal softer, smoother skin.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Primarily, there are beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) courtesy of lipo hydroxy acid (LHA), a deep-penetrating chemical exfoliant that gently sloughs off old, dead cells to reveal brighter, fresher skin.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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The exhibit also sheds light on the artist’s personal life that was just as dramatic as his works.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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Autopsy sheds light on cause of death Ahead of the charges against Burke, details of how Celeste died and who was under investigation remained hidden as authorities convened a grand jury and shielded investigative findings from the public.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Flakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flakes. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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