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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
Try it with jam, a slice of prosciutto, a drizzle of olive oil or honey and a pinch of flaky sea salt.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024
Finding a few flaky specs on your head isn’t anything out of the ordinary.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
The palate is a balance of ripe apple, honeysuckle, ginger and flaky pie crust—just delicious.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Finishing the cookies with flaky salt really ties everything together, creating the perfect balance between salty and sweet.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024
Finding a few flaky specs on your head isn’t anything out of the ordinary.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
The palate is a balance of ripe apple, honeysuckle, ginger and flaky pie crust—just delicious.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Finishing the cookies with flaky salt really ties everything together, creating the perfect balance between salty and sweet.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Flaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaky. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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