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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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Signs of pH imbalance on the face include dry, flaky, or itchy skin, acne, skin sensitivity, and discoloration.6
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
Instead of leaving your complexion feeling tight, flaky, or uncomfortable, these hybrid formulas offer a double dose of moisture and protection.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Oct. 2024
But instead of the dry, flaky mattes of our youth, these go on buttery soft and manage to cushion lips in peptides, hyaluronic acid, and botanical extracts for a hydrated, plump pout.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
There's a spread of flaky croissants, crusty baguettes, seeded breads and homemade jams with steaming cups of coffee.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
Instead of leaving your complexion feeling tight, flaky, or uncomfortable, these hybrid formulas offer a double dose of moisture and protection.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Oct. 2024
But instead of the dry, flaky mattes of our youth, these go on buttery soft and manage to cushion lips in peptides, hyaluronic acid, and botanical extracts for a hydrated, plump pout.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
There's a spread of flaky croissants, crusty baguettes, seeded breads and homemade jams with steaming cups of coffee.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Flaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaky. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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