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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
Transitioning between windy outdoor climates and dry, heated indoor environments can lead to drier, flakier skin.
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Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
The brownie has a rich chocolate flavor, wrapped in a flaky pastry and paired with a scoop of homemade ice cream.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
The same is true of finishing the dish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt (or kosher salt).
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
Focaccia, with its flaky crust and rich olive oil flavor, is a beloved staple—but just how far back does the delicious bread’s history stretch?
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
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Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
The brownie has a rich chocolate flavor, wrapped in a flaky pastry and paired with a scoop of homemade ice cream.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
The same is true of finishing the dish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt (or kosher salt).
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
Focaccia, with its flaky crust and rich olive oil flavor, is a beloved staple—but just how far back does the delicious bread’s history stretch?
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Flaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaky. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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