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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
While kosher salt will work just fine, flaky salt adds an extra crunch that makes the fries a little more special.
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
Depending on the type and severity, symptoms might include dry, flaky skin that itches, cracks, appears red, or forms blisters.
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 7 Feb. 2025
Young says the higher butterfat content of cultured butter yields flakier pastries and creamier sauces.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
And bint al sahn, a flaky, rich pastry traditionally eaten with honey.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 10 Feb. 2025
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
Depending on the type and severity, symptoms might include dry, flaky skin that itches, cracks, appears red, or forms blisters.
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 7 Feb. 2025
Young says the higher butterfat content of cultured butter yields flakier pastries and creamier sauces.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
And bint al sahn, a flaky, rich pastry traditionally eaten with honey.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 10 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for flaky
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“Flaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaky. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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