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Recent Examples of crackly
As the day lengthens, and between moves, a little grease imprints each of my pieces—the residue of crackly griot, pikliz, and tostones.
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Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
The crackly '80s line then disconnects, leaving a lingering sense of urgency.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Even after weeks of drying winds, the crackly leaves worked themselves into every corner and declivity.
—Annie Proulx, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
The crackly bread is a nice comparison point for the tender, juicy meatballs.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Dec. 2023
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Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
The crackly '80s line then disconnects, leaving a lingering sense of urgency.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Even after weeks of drying winds, the crackly leaves worked themselves into every corner and declivity.
—Annie Proulx, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
The crackly bread is a nice comparison point for the tender, juicy meatballs.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crackly
Adjective
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The condition causes itchy eyes, puffy eyelids and crusty flakes along the eyelashes, according to the Cleveland Clinic.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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In addition to infuriating those crusty Canadian fans who hate these new-fangled markets — and to be clear, that’s also a selling point — this matchup would feature each side trying to put the ghosts of past failure to rest.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Not so with this crunchy, tangy dish, which employs two colors of cabbage and the heat and smoke of a grill to give the leaves an irresistible char.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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This update on a tried-and-true classic has lots of fresh ingredients and no cream of mushroom soup, but still hits all of the creamy, cheesy, and crunchy notes of the original.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The crispy potato chips are cooked in 100% extra virgin olive oil and finished with flaky sea salt for the ultimate snack.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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The giant, flaky turnovers ooze with a swirling mix of sweet guava paste and cheese.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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In Ho Chi Minh City, bánh mì grew out of French colonization — the colonists brought the baguette, and Vietnamese bakers reworked it into something lighter and crispier.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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The Vietnamese then created their own lighter, crispier version of the bread and used it as the base for a unique street food sandwich.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Longoria took a more casual approach with her look, but the crisp shade made the outfit appear put-together.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Creamy corn, crisp crumb topping, and melty cheese just seal the deal.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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This loosens the surrounding soil, creating space for brittle roots to expand without resistance.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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Chlorinated water increases transepidermal water loss — meaning skin literally can’t hold onto hydration as well — and chlorine oxidizes hair proteins, leaving strands brittle and prone to breakage.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Slices of cold roast beef, beautiful and rare, come attended by a snowy blob of properly sinus-clearing horseradish cream, with a pickled black walnut on top like the cherry on a sundae and a crumbly wedge of cheddar.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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This crumbly, salty aged cheese, made with either goat’s or cow’s milk, adds a sharp, salty flavor to dishes.—
Rick Bayless,
Midwest Living,
13 May 2026
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“Crackly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crackly. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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