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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
And no wonder, with every element beautifully executed, from flaky fish on velvety grits to an elegant white wine sauce that takes the hearty dish from familiar to fancy.
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Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Unburdened by the effects of gravity on the strawberry-rhubarb filling, the upper crust was moderately flaky—or at least, not soft.
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Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
While still warm, sprinkle with flaky salt and Aleppo pepper.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
The skin around her nose and eyes was red and flaky, her knuckles and fingers white and blotchy.
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Ann Larson,
Time,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for flaky
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Unburdened by the effects of gravity on the strawberry-rhubarb filling, the upper crust was moderately flaky—or at least, not soft.
—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
While still warm, sprinkle with flaky salt and Aleppo pepper.
—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
The skin around her nose and eyes was red and flaky, her knuckles and fingers white and blotchy.
—
Ann Larson,
Time,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for flaky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaky
Adjective
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Restore dry, brittle hair with this hydrating shampoo that more than 8,000 shoppers bought in the last month alone.
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Grass blades with frost on them are brittle and can be damaged by mowing.
Adjective
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Off a throw-in in the Ecuador half, Germany made a few crisp passes into the middle of the field, until the ball ended up at Leroy Sané’s feet just inside the box.
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These wireless headphones deliver crisp, clear audio but feature a lightweight design that is comfortable enough to wear all day.
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“Flaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaky. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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