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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
In addition, removing gel manicures can involved regular exposure to chemicals that leave nails flaky and dry, or even permanently discolored, researchers at Harvard University found.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The patch wasn't itchy, flaky, dry or in an area where Meitinger gets flare-ups.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
That includes identifying which failures are tied to flaky tests, which stem from external dependencies and which are likely to repeat.
—Shiva Krishna Kodithyala, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Adeoye experienced awful headaches, body aches, constipation, restless leg syndrome, insomnia, nausea, and flaky skin, a common effect of heavy kava consumption.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The patch wasn't itchy, flaky, dry or in an area where Meitinger gets flare-ups.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
That includes identifying which failures are tied to flaky tests, which stem from external dependencies and which are likely to repeat.
—Shiva Krishna Kodithyala, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Adeoye experienced awful headaches, body aches, constipation, restless leg syndrome, insomnia, nausea, and flaky skin, a common effect of heavy kava consumption.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaky
Adjective
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In order to combat a chilly plane ride, a warm airport, and the crisp fall air upon arrival, light layers are essential.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Sep. 2025
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While not abandoning core design DNA—crisp, modern tailoring, languid sensuality, and oodles of good taste to wit—the brand delivered a collection that felt like a breath of fresh air.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Like the blind father, the country is desperately trying to overcome its past and disadvantages, in pursuit of a more beautiful future — but that pursuit almost necessarily entails a brittle form of pride, which leads to various injustices along the way.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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The risk is that the model overreaches, stripping out human oversight in ways that leave the system brittle.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Flaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaky. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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