tissue paper
noun
: a thin gauzy paper used especially for protecting something (as by covering or wrapping)
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Unfortunately, your allied generals, whose deaths can result in an automatic loss, are made of tissue paper, so the longer enemy generals are alive, the higher your chances are of losing a battle.
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Ash Parrish, The Verge, 20 Jan. 2025
The one-to-one remake seems to have been completely wrapped in new tissue paper, with its deep green jungle looking as supple as a baby leaf, and its gameplay is pleasantly equipped with smooth, modern controls.
—Ashley Bardhan, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2025
Finish the bouquet by topping off the vase with the floral filler, tissue paper, and personalized card.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2025
Wrapping paper, gift bags, tissue paper, and ribbon are all a great way to implement a holiday trend in a non-permanent way and without a major investment.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
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Ash Parrish, The Verge, 20 Jan. 2025
The one-to-one remake seems to have been completely wrapped in new tissue paper, with its deep green jungle looking as supple as a baby leaf, and its gameplay is pleasantly equipped with smooth, modern controls.
—Ashley Bardhan, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2025
Finish the bouquet by topping off the vase with the floral filler, tissue paper, and personalized card.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2025
Wrapping paper, gift bags, tissue paper, and ribbon are all a great way to implement a holiday trend in a non-permanent way and without a major investment.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Tissue paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tissue%20paper. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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