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also flakey
as in brittle
having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure
a tender but flaky crust on the pastry
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Recent Examples of flaky
Kosher salt has larger, flakier grains, a clean flavor, and is less salty by volume than table salt, with variations among brands.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Mash ripe avocado with flaky sea salt, lemon zest, and a little red pepper flake, then spread it generously from edge to edge.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026
At Ruby’s, wonderful things happen when butter and flour alchemize, like the flaky and citrusy outsides and soft insides of the sugar buns, and an array of other French pastries that faithfully lure in crowds every weekend.
—Ligaya Malones, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Amidst the blur of newborn snuggles, middle-of-the-night feedings, plus the physical and emotional recovery, one of the most surprising changes many new mothers notice is their skin suddenly transforms from hydrated and smooth to dry, tight, itchy, and flaky.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 May 2026
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Mash ripe avocado with flaky sea salt, lemon zest, and a little red pepper flake, then spread it generously from edge to edge.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026
At Ruby’s, wonderful things happen when butter and flour alchemize, like the flaky and citrusy outsides and soft insides of the sugar buns, and an array of other French pastries that faithfully lure in crowds every weekend.
—Ligaya Malones, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Amidst the blur of newborn snuggles, middle-of-the-night feedings, plus the physical and emotional recovery, one of the most surprising changes many new mothers notice is their skin suddenly transforms from hydrated and smooth to dry, tight, itchy, and flaky.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaky
Adjective
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Put the rosemary in the oven for two to four hours or until the sprigs are dry and brittle.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
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Daily use of a multi-styler, even with a gentle touch, has also left its mark—more flyaways, a slightly more brittle feel, and a bit less movement.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Roman will pair a large field of view with crisp infrared vision to survey deep, vast swaths of sky.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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This Quince 100 Percent Organic Cotton Poplin Long-sleeve Shirt is lightweight yet crisp, ideal for a cool spring day or the hot summer sun’s rays.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
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“Flaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaky. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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