variants
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
Baked into a flaky crust and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, blueberry pie is a beloved dessert that brings together the state’s rural farming traditions and love for sweet, simple pleasures.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
In Gjirokastër, try Taverna Kuka for rich lamb stews, flaky byrek, and honeyed desserts.
—Mina Agnos, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
Ranjit Shahi prawn curry served with flaky ajwaini warqi naan) blew me away, as did its opulent interiors inspired by party mansions from the region.
—Cheryl Tiu, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
This beloved overnight treatment deeply hydrates and softens dry, flaky lips.
—Nora Colomer
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
In Gjirokastër, try Taverna Kuka for rich lamb stews, flaky byrek, and honeyed desserts.
—Mina Agnos, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
Ranjit Shahi prawn curry served with flaky ajwaini warqi naan) blew me away, as did its opulent interiors inspired by party mansions from the region.
—Cheryl Tiu, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
This beloved overnight treatment deeply hydrates and softens dry, flaky lips.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaky
Adjective
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Athletic Brewing's Upside Dawn is crisp, golden and flavorful enough to hold its own next to full-strength beers.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Cook until bread turns crisp and toasty and grill marks form, about 1 minute per side.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This is probably the better option for those with very thick or brittle hair.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Glamour,
21 Aug. 2025
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Over time, a brittle, yellow crust forms.3 Lyme disease: Deer tick bites can spread this bacterial infection.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Flaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaky. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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