as in chip
a small flat piece separated from a whole
sprinkle the cake with coconut flakes
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as in eccentric
a person of odd or whimsical habits
the lady with all those cats is sweet, but kind of a flake
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Recent Examples of flake
Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
No doubt Aston Martin hoped the shade, which adds a bit of metallic flake to the bright hue, would pop in photos—but to my eye, the brilliance actually results in many of the more sleek and sinewy details getting blown out.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Dec. 2024
Start with the Scalp Revival Shampoo, an exfoliating cleanser that busts buildup and relieves scalp flaking.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
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So, here’s a general rule from both derms: Powdery flakes usually point to dry skin, while greasy, yellowish scales lean toward seborrheic dermatitis.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
No doubt Aston Martin hoped the shade, which adds a bit of metallic flake to the bright hue, would pop in photos—but to my eye, the brilliance actually results in many of the more sleek and sinewy details getting blown out.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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How to treat—and prevent—a peeling, flaking nose What works for you depends on what, exactly, is triggering your symptoms—and a dermatologist is your best bet for providing that answer.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Dec. 2024
Start with the Scalp Revival Shampoo, an exfoliating cleanser that busts buildup and relieves scalp flaking.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Flake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flake. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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