tissue paper
noun
: a thin gauzy paper used especially for protecting something (as by covering or wrapping)
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But with a toilet paper roll, some cardstock wings, and a tissue paper gown, my mother transformed him into our hideous-but-lovable guardian.
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Joanna Solotaroff, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
For tablecloths that aren't often used, wrap them in acid-free tissue paper to prevent discoloration over time.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
No leader wants to do business with other leaders willing to treat trade deals like tissue paper: Use them once and throw them away.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
Remove all contents to prevent imprinting, then lightly stuff the bag with acid-free tissue paper to prevent creasing and help retain the bag’s shape.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
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Joanna Solotaroff, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
For tablecloths that aren't often used, wrap them in acid-free tissue paper to prevent discoloration over time.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
No leader wants to do business with other leaders willing to treat trade deals like tissue paper: Use them once and throw them away.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
Remove all contents to prevent imprinting, then lightly stuff the bag with acid-free tissue paper to prevent creasing and help retain the bag’s shape.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Tissue paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tissue%20paper. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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