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Recent Examples of flakiness
So eventually, unspoken frustrations (socks on the floor, too many nights out, a pattern of flakiness) build into resentment, which can leak out in the form of unproductive, passive-aggressive comments or more explosive, potentially hurtful blowups.
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 24 Jan. 2025
This aspect of making everything on the premises is evident in the samosas, which elsewhere may be purchased in bulk; here their flakiness shows finesse and the fillings are very savory, served with two dipping sauces on the side.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Laneige’s Lip Sleeping Mask is a favorite of actress Sydney Sweeney and PEOPLE writers for its ultra-hydrating formula, which soothes skin and reduces flakiness.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Those dealing with scalp conditions such as psoriasis, folliculitis, or seborrheic dermatitis may experience worsened irritation and visible flakiness that, beyond being visually distracting, can be quite uncomfortable.
—Tayler Adigun, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 24 Jan. 2025
This aspect of making everything on the premises is evident in the samosas, which elsewhere may be purchased in bulk; here their flakiness shows finesse and the fillings are very savory, served with two dipping sauces on the side.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Laneige’s Lip Sleeping Mask is a favorite of actress Sydney Sweeney and PEOPLE writers for its ultra-hydrating formula, which soothes skin and reduces flakiness.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Those dealing with scalp conditions such as psoriasis, folliculitis, or seborrheic dermatitis may experience worsened irritation and visible flakiness that, beyond being visually distracting, can be quite uncomfortable.
—Tayler Adigun, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flakiness
Noun
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For the past three seasons, the series has revealed the quirks, impulses, excesses, dysfunctions, nuances and eccentricities of the wealthy against the backdrop of a luxury resort chain and its not-so faceless employees.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Lives Lived: John Peck, known as the Mad Peck, was a cultural omnivore whose work as an underground cartoonist, artist, critic and disc jockey had a dry humor and an ornate eccentricity.—
German Lopez,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But the report cautioned that the positive results could change if current economic volatility leads to a deterioration of the jobs market.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The region has been roiled by volatility and political unrest in the years since, as Ukraine tries to oust Russian forces from Crimea and Donbas.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Flakiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flakiness. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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