How to Use flakiness in a Sentence

flakiness

noun
  • Some of the local flakiness may have set in.
    — Gene Pressman, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2025
  • My skin looked brighter, and there was less flakiness around the jawline area.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
  • They’re seared on both sides and take on the flakiness of flour tortillas cooked on a flattop grill.
    — Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 July 2021
  • And there’s no need to keep the butter cold, the key to the flakiness so hard to nail in hot weather.
    — Gabriella Gershenson, WSJ, 7 Aug. 2020
  • So in her case, the flakiness of Bluetooth was a good defense?
    — Lauren Goode, WIRED, 24 Aug. 2023
  • The oil works in the short-term to mask the flakiness, but the symptoms come back because the yeast eats up the oils.
    — Kiana Murden, CNN Underscored, 26 Oct. 2020
  • If flakiness is really bugging you, use a sugar scrub to buff it away.
    — Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 23 Nov. 2021
  • The flakiness of the crust and the decadent pumpkin filling made for the perfect fall treat.
    — Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Retinol serum can dry out the skin and present itchiness and flakiness while beginning use.
    — Jaylyn Pruitt, Health, 7 July 2023
  • The burrito is also seared a little bit to give the tortilla some flakiness.
    — Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 June 2021
  • During the trial, our tester noticed less dryness and flakiness on their scalp than usual.
    — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2023
  • As the pie bakes, the butter will steam and create air pockets in the crust, which contribute to that dreamy flakiness.
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 19 Aug. 2020
  • Peppermint oil helps to calm and cool an itchy scalp, while also reducing flakiness.
    — Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 14 Jan. 2024
  • This can help keep your dog's coat soft and moisturized while further reducing flakiness.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 Aug. 2023
  • An up close and personal view of my scalp, complete with surprising flakiness.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Oct. 2023
  • This means the bottom of of your crust may never brown up as nicely or develop the same kind of flakiness as in glass or metal.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 2 Jan. 2021
  • There’s no tackiness or flakiness and this particular shade for me, just makes my lips look and feel so pouty and glossy — with a shine that lasts.
    — Stixx Mathews, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The flakiness of the croissant-like bread roll paired with the salmon and tzatziki had my name all over it, and the first bite lived up to my expectations.
    — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
  • There’s nothing worse than an itchy, irritated scalp, even without the insult of flakiness.
    — Popular Science, 7 July 2020
  • When winter months suck out all the moisture from your curls, this spray leave-in refreshes without leaving any stiffness or flakiness.
    — Andrea Jordan, Good Housekeeping, 10 Feb. 2023
  • For the most part, serums are used to treat the skin of the scalp, addressing issues like dryness, flakiness, and irritation.
    — Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Redness, flakiness, and irritation are common woes of dry skin.
    — Lacey Muinos, Health, 13 Feb. 2023
  • Your tolerance level for flakiness or vagueness can be flagged pretty quickly.
    — Lucy Thorpe, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Be prepared to combat dryness, flakiness, scalp damage, and beyond.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Many commented that this crust was the closest to homemade and specifically called out the crisp flakiness and buttery taste.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2025
  • Their pastries are buttery and sugary with a flakiness and crispness that is unparalleled.
    — Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 17 Nov. 2023
  • When paired with the right daily shampoo and conditioner, the scalp scrub helped keep dryness and flakiness under control.
    — Sian Babish, chicagotribune.com, 6 Mar. 2021
  • The biscuits, fluffy and tender inside and golden-crisp outside, are made mostly with healthy oil, with just a little butter added for flakiness.
    — Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2021
  • Using a brush to blend in foundation can irritate the skin and cause flakiness, particularly with those who have dry skin.
    — Heather Roy, chicagotribune.com, 18 Mar. 2021
  • Use it twice a week, between your regular shampoo schedule, to help combat itchiness and flakiness.
    — Popular Science, 7 July 2020

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