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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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The finish leans into baked flaky pastry filled with tart raspberry and more ginger and dark chocolate on the finish.
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David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Add fresh herbs like parsley and oregano, flaky salt, black pepper, and a cup or so of red wine.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
Sprinkle with flaky salt, bacon, black pepper and remaining 1 tablespoon cheese.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
This can lead to microbial overgrowth and conditions such as dandruff (flaky skin on the scalp) and seborrheic dermatitis (flaky skin affecting areas beyond the scalp).
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
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David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Add fresh herbs like parsley and oregano, flaky salt, black pepper, and a cup or so of red wine.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
Sprinkle with flaky salt, bacon, black pepper and remaining 1 tablespoon cheese.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
This can lead to microbial overgrowth and conditions such as dandruff (flaky skin on the scalp) and seborrheic dermatitis (flaky skin affecting areas beyond the scalp).
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 12 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 13 Mar. 2025.
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