craggy

Example Sentences

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When baked, the streusel should form a craggy, golden crust that cracks gently under a knife.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

That distinct fat melts slowly in the oven, creating a loose, craggy structure that sizzles into a proper crust on the outside while staying plush within.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

As he aged and his face grew craggy and weathered, his allure only deepened.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Over decades, Los Angeles’ reliance on water from nearby creeks lowered the lake level and left exposed its craggy tufa towers, formations of calcium carbonate that grew underwater around springs.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2025

They had winter gardens and salons, dining rooms that could seat 200, and porches like the promenade decks of ocean liners from which guests could drink in the wholesome air and survey nature’s craggy splendor.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson