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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
If winter weather has your lips feeling dry and flaky, upgrading your lip care routine with one of these products can make all the difference.
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Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Frozen puff pastry makes this pot pie extra pretty and gives you a flaky golden top without having to fuss with a pie crust.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
These Southern-style buttermilk beauties bake up tall, flaky, and golden, with a soft interior that’s just waiting for butter, honey, or jam.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
Many of these are nestled in flaky paratha flatbread, and there are vegetarian options with paneer or dessert variations with Nutella and subtly sweet/buttery sheermal.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
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Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Frozen puff pastry makes this pot pie extra pretty and gives you a flaky golden top without having to fuss with a pie crust.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
These Southern-style buttermilk beauties bake up tall, flaky, and golden, with a soft interior that’s just waiting for butter, honey, or jam.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
Many of these are nestled in flaky paratha flatbread, and there are vegetarian options with paneer or dessert variations with Nutella and subtly sweet/buttery sheermal.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaky
Adjective
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Historically, a spoonful of cod liver oil was administered to treat children with rickets, a disease caused by vitamin D deficiency that results in brittle bones.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
6 Jan. 2026
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The product can damage wool fibers and leave them brittle.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Shirt dresses embody the preppy trend, combining crisp tailoring with effortless, throw-on ease.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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What used to feel clean and crisp now feels sterile and dated.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Flaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaky. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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