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Recent Examples of crackly
The kindness in the voice was apparent even through the small, crackly speaker.
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Karl Ove Knausgaard, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
Though what’s underneath the crackly sugar crust is all plant-based, don’t call it health food—just call it delicious.
—Joe Yonan, Saveur, 23 Jan. 2025
As the cake bakes, the sugar helps create a crackly crust.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
This game requires you to deploy units around the map based on nothing more than crackly radio reports from the front line.
—Barry Collins, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Karl Ove Knausgaard, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
Though what’s underneath the crackly sugar crust is all plant-based, don’t call it health food—just call it delicious.
—Joe Yonan, Saveur, 23 Jan. 2025
As the cake bakes, the sugar helps create a crackly crust.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
This game requires you to deploy units around the map based on nothing more than crackly radio reports from the front line.
—Barry Collins, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crackly
Adjective
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Pav is a soft and fluffy bread, with a crusty top and a distinct smoky flavor.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
25 May 2025
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Serve that with some crusty bread or crackers or something.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Rich, brilliant, crunchy and comlplex mid palate with flavors of lava cake and a slight mint finish.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Nourishing yet lightweight ingredients such as plum oil and yuzu extract keep hair moisturized—never dry nor crunchy.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Yes Standard size: 2.7 oz Pros: Leaves the skin plump and deeply hydrated, offers a dewy base for makeup, a must for treating dry, flaky skin Cons: Nothing of note After a deeply nourishing balm to lock in the moisture overnight?—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
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This flaky, juicy, nutrient-dense take on the delicious dessert.—
Dana Leigh Smith,
SELF,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Place the chicken skin side down and cook without moving it until the skin is crispy and golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
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The result is crispy and sturdy, and remarkably versatile.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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The overall audio quality doesn't disappoint either with deep bass and crisp highs.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
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Ask for extra refrigerator pickles on the side, which are crisp, refreshing, and singularly spicy.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Trump’s approach appeared to be built on an assumption that China’s economy was brittle, and Beijing would buckle under pressure.—
Ryan Hass,
Time,
30 May 2025
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In more recent editions, the bedrock was described as brittle by many experienced climbers and mountain guides.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Using a pastry blender or two forks, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
15 May 2025
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There is marine sand and sediment, river wash, and alluvium, with pockets of soft, crumbly earth and clay.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Crackly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crackly. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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