1
as in crisp
having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure
a brittle cracker that turned into crumbs in my pocket
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2
as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
a brittle apology that was anything but heartfelt
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Recent Examples of brittle
It’s taxed our workers, it’s made our supply chains more brittle and it’s made our country less prosperous, less free and less secure.
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Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 4 Apr. 2025
Nail hardeners, cuticle moisturizers, base coats, and protective polish are all nail treatments that are easy to use and even can be formulated to treat specific issues, such as repairing brittle nails from UV gel damage, improving the nails’ surface and texture, and more.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 3 Apr. 2025
As the skin became more brittle, the hair fell out and the fatty layer beneath began to show more through the years, the white color faded, researchers said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
It's enriched with black castor oil to nourish the scalp and stimulate hair growth and coconut oil to hydrate dry and brittle strands.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 2 Apr. 2025
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Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 4 Apr. 2025
Nail hardeners, cuticle moisturizers, base coats, and protective polish are all nail treatments that are easy to use and even can be formulated to treat specific issues, such as repairing brittle nails from UV gel damage, improving the nails’ surface and texture, and more.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 3 Apr. 2025
As the skin became more brittle, the hair fell out and the fatty layer beneath began to show more through the years, the white color faded, researchers said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
It's enriched with black castor oil to nourish the scalp and stimulate hair growth and coconut oil to hydrate dry and brittle strands.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brittle
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Bonus: The crisp percale material will leave your bed wrinkle-free.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2025
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Think wide-leg pants that make a cramped coach seat feel chic, midi skirts that are made for café-hopping, and crisp button-downs that double as beach cover-ups.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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Stock tip: Migrate to icier territories… Aston Villa 6/1 Last five results: WLWWW A two-goal deficit to overcome in the Champions League quarter-final return leg against Paris Saint-Germain next week likely spells the end of Villa’s European aspirations.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The relationship between Ye and Cole has been icy for some time.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 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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Using a fork, cut in butter until flour mixture is crumbly.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
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What To Know In most states, SNAP beneficiaries are able to purchase only cold foods for preparation at home, as well as snacks and drinks.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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In a medium denim wash, the jacket looks great with light or dark clothes and is perfect for layering when the weather takes a cold dip.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2025
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In public comments to the federal agency, city leaders stressed how the Big Easy's already fragile, aging drinking water infrastructure would have trouble withstanding the impacts if the 2024 sill were to breach.—
Kati Weis,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
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The film splinters the mind as pitilessly as previous Cronenberg movies went to work on the fragile, spongy body. 16.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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Led by superstar Kyle Tucker, the lineup features power, speed and athleticism, a combination that has allowed the Cubs to win close games in frigid weather, beat good pitchers and blow teams out of Wrigley Field.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The spacecraft will then embark on an almost seven-year-long voyage through deep space to the Saturn system, with the goal of spending more than three years studying areas across Titan's frigid and diverse surface.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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After a short ceremony, the church will open to the public from: Wednesday: 11 a.m. to midnight Thursday: 7 a.m. to midnight Friday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Artificial: Artificial ground (AG) cleats have the shortest cleats of the bunch.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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After many storms and boat impacts, their only pier is no longer safe to use so the locals have to wade out to the arriving dhows to unload in choppy and quite chilly waters.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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On a chilly, cloudy morning in New York state's Rockland County, the Rev. Steven M.P. Neier led a joyful yet solemn Mass on April 21 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Congers.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Brittle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brittle. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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