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Recent Examples of crackly
Imagine the best parts of a baguette and a bagel in one roll, with a light, crackly crust and an airy crumb structure that still delivers a chewy bite.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
The layers of sweet lump crab are stacked between crackly sheets of pastry, paired with a red pepper curry, and crowned with a flourish of microgreens.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
The effect made his hushed, crackly voice feel like a wood-carving tool shaving images into sepulchral mists.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
The squares bake up deeply chocolatey with a soft interior and glossy, crackly top.
—Sonal Dutt, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
The layers of sweet lump crab are stacked between crackly sheets of pastry, paired with a red pepper curry, and crowned with a flourish of microgreens.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
The effect made his hushed, crackly voice feel like a wood-carving tool shaving images into sepulchral mists.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
The squares bake up deeply chocolatey with a soft interior and glossy, crackly top.
—Sonal Dutt, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crackly
Adjective
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Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and crusty bread.—
Renu Dhar,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2025
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For crusty bread, take off the foil and pop the loaf in the oven for no more than five minutes to crisp up the crust.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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National Popcorn Day is Sunday, so popcorn companies and theaters all over the country are offering deals to celebrate the crunchy snack.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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Rich, buttery cookies with sweet, crunchy toffee bits.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Secchi shared an image of his medal on Instagram, comparing it to flaky crocodile skin.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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Butter pecans are suspended throughout the flaky pastry and sprinkled over top for a sweet and salty breakfast or coffee break treat.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Nibble on crispy pork cheek, pearly mussels, and pumpkin and ricotta tortellini for starters—while mains range from confit chicken leg to hoi sin braised short rib (with Asian slaw and wasabi peas) and The Swan Burger, thick and juicy, with applewood cheddar, onion rings and crispy French fries.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The options include the classic or spicy chicken sandwich, Dave’s Single, and crispy or spicy 10-piece chicken nuggets.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Whatever the style, a relaxed coastal flair is prized among the most beloved Hamptons properties, and this $19 million spread in Bridgehampton seamlessly blends timeless, traditional architecture with modern materials and crisp styling.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
27 Jan. 2025
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Photographed by Shina Peng Around the world, preparations are currently underway for the Lunar New Year—whether that’s adding the final splash of sesame oil to a dumpling filling, or stuffing red envelopes with wads of crisp cash.—
Ingu Chen,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Companies that once minted money selling baby formula to feed a baby boom are now making shakes with calcium and selenium for older adults with brittle bones.—
Alexandra Stevenson,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Unlike what many American children have been taught in schools, astronauts don’t actually eat that stuff, partly because the brittle crumbs could fly everywhere in space.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The swirl is described as having a crumbly cookie-butter texture, expected to evoke the same satisfaction as a bite of the cookie itself.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2025
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Using 2 forks, cut in 1/2 cup of the cold butter until mixture is crumbly.—
Hannah Taylor,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Crackly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crackly. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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