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also flakey
as in crisp
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
By Rebekah Peppler Yield: Makes 1 drink Ingredients 4 (1/4-inch-thick) cucumber slices
1 large mint sprig, plus more for garnish
Small pinch of flaky sea salt
1 1/2 ounces sotol
3/4 ounce blanc vermouth
3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
1/4 ounce agave syrup (see Tip)
Ice
Preparation
1.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 20 May 2025
The skin may look dull, ashy, flaky, or have a sandpaper-like texture.2
This dryness can spread across the arms, legs, or upper body.
—Health, 11 May 2025
Enjoy buttery kouign-amann, flaky seasonal galettes, and pillowy sourdough loaves made in small batches.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
My family always preferred the flaky kind made with a cream cheese dough, and apricot, raspberry, prune and sweet cheese were our fillings of choice.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 20 May 2025
The skin may look dull, ashy, flaky, or have a sandpaper-like texture.2
This dryness can spread across the arms, legs, or upper body.
—Health, 11 May 2025
Enjoy buttery kouign-amann, flaky seasonal galettes, and pillowy sourdough loaves made in small batches.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
My family always preferred the flaky kind made with a cream cheese dough, and apricot, raspberry, prune and sweet cheese were our fillings of choice.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaky
Adjective
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Alba paired the dress with a set of crisp white sneakers and carried a small white bag to coordinate with her footwear.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Her finishing technique is crisp and clean, while her line-breaking passes are well-timed and weighted.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Too often, however, the systems behind it are brittle—swelling during periods of hypergrowth and collapsing under the weight of a downturn.—
Kehinde Fawumi,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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For a more intensive, wash-day treatment, consider Sutra’s hair mask packed with hyaluronic acid and plant proteins to transform dry, brittle strands after just ten minutes.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
19 June 2025
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