crackly

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Recent Examples of crackly Instead, what sets Dope Thief apart is its crackly dialogue, which fizzes with cultural references and nods to characters’ hidden desires. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025 The kindness in the voice was apparent even through the small, crackly speaker. Karl Ove Knausgaard, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025 Though what’s underneath the crackly sugar crust is all plant-based, don’t call it health food—just call it delicious. Joe Yonan, Saveur, 23 Jan. 2025 As the cake bakes, the sugar helps create a crackly crust. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crackly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crackly
Adjective
  • This can cause scaly, crusty skin on their head, neck, and belly; sores on their lips and eyelids; dry and cracked paw pads; and dental disease.
    John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Pav is a soft and fluffy bread, with a crusty top and a distinct smoky flavor.
    Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 25 May 2025
Adjective
  • Rich, brilliant, crunchy and comlplex mid palate with flavors of lava cake and a slight mint finish.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
  • Nourishing yet lightweight ingredients such as plum oil and yuzu extract keep hair moisturized—never dry nor crunchy.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 May 2025
Adjective
  • Yes Standard size: 2.7 oz Pros: Leaves the skin plump and deeply hydrated, offers a dewy base for makeup, a must for treating dry, flaky skin Cons: Nothing of note After a deeply nourishing balm to lock in the moisture overnight?
    Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 May 2025
  • This flaky, juicy, nutrient-dense take on the delicious dessert.
    Dana Leigh Smith, SELF, 27 May 2025
Adjective
  • For the next hour, Martin wasn't a rock star but just another father of a young child sharing parenthood stories and his hopes for the world amid bites of crispy French fries.
    Marco della Cava, USA Today, 2 June 2025
  • Smash Burgers Smash burgers are prized for their crispy, brown crust — and this recipe delivers just that.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
Adjective
  • The name angel pie gives a few of this dessert's secrets away: The crust is a super delicate meringue that's crisp on the outside but marshmallowy on the inside.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
  • Now, luxury fragrance houses are taking inspiration from the iconic G&T to craft scents that evoke that same crisp effervescence, and, just like the cocktail, these fragrances are an easy order.
    Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
Adjective
  • Trump’s approach appeared to be built on an assumption that China’s economy was brittle, and Beijing would buckle under pressure.
    Ryan Hass, Time, 30 May 2025
  • In more recent editions, the bedrock was described as brittle by many experienced climbers and mountain guides.
    David Bressan, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Adjective
  • Using 2 forks or a pastry blender, cut in cold butter until mixture is crumbly.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 May 2025
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins Servings: 20 Yield: 40 Cookies Jump to Nutrition Facts Carrot cake gets a crumbly, buttery makeover in this clever twist on two classics: spiced shortbread and everyone’s favorite springtime dessert.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Crackly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crackly. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

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