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Recent Examples of flakiness
Many commented that this crust was the closest to homemade and specifically called out the crisp flakiness and buttery taste.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2025
There’s no tackiness or flakiness and this particular shade for me, just makes my lips look and feel so pouty and glossy — with a shine that lasts.
—Stixx Mathews, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
But agitation, redness, and dry flakiness aren’t unheard of.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
The flakiness of the crust and the decadent pumpkin filling made for the perfect fall treat.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2025
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2025
There’s no tackiness or flakiness and this particular shade for me, just makes my lips look and feel so pouty and glossy — with a shine that lasts.
—Stixx Mathews, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
But agitation, redness, and dry flakiness aren’t unheard of.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
The flakiness of the crust and the decadent pumpkin filling made for the perfect fall treat.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for flakiness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flakiness
Noun
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Rocketship wouldn’t return to their original sound until 2006’s Here Comes… Rocketship, and by then the spark of young love had faded, replaced by production experimentation and characteristic eccentricity.—
David Glickman,
Pitchfork,
27 Mar. 2026
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In addition to Dougie, Rockin’ Grandma’s employees all have their eccentricities.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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Congressional clarification of subject matter eligibility would reduce unpredictability and provide clearer guardrails for courts and innovators alike.—
Laura Peter,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Housing is also the primary driver for living costs, which Monkkonen said is difficult to measure given the market’s unpredictability.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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That forces you to think about risk of loss, about how much is enough, and about the volatility of the stock market.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The last few weeks have illustrated the volatility of an energy system rooted in oil.—
Killian Duborg,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Flakiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flakiness. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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