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also flakey
as in brittle
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
The giant, flaky turnovers ooze with a swirling mix of sweet guava paste and cheese.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
From rich, meaty cuts like swordfish and salmon to more delicate fillets like snapper and flounder, fish thrives over high heat—developing a smoky char while staying tender and flaky inside.
—Phoebe Fry, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
From the looming white-domed oven emerge the flakiest pies, feteer, built of gauzy layers of dough, pressed with ghee and stretched, then folded one inside another around your choice of filling.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
It’s made with conditioning peptides that actively strengthen and protect lashes, while panthenol, a form of vitamin B5, keeps them soft and flexible rather than brittle or flaky.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
From rich, meaty cuts like swordfish and salmon to more delicate fillets like snapper and flounder, fish thrives over high heat—developing a smoky char while staying tender and flaky inside.
—Phoebe Fry, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
From the looming white-domed oven emerge the flakiest pies, feteer, built of gauzy layers of dough, pressed with ghee and stretched, then folded one inside another around your choice of filling.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
It’s made with conditioning peptides that actively strengthen and protect lashes, while panthenol, a form of vitamin B5, keeps them soft and flexible rather than brittle or flaky.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaky
Adjective
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In those settings, intelligence without context becomes brittle.—
Usman Shuja,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Infused with biotin, rosemary, and peppermint oil, this ultra-popular Mielle Organics shampoo strengthens thin, brittle strands.—
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Print assets like brochures, billboards, business cards and magazine advertisements demand crisp, clear imagery to maintain a professional appearance.—
Anthony Savino,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The resulting confection is equal parts crisp, tender and lush.—
Jen Rose Smith,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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“Flaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaky. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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