as in energy
active strength of body or mind
a middle-aged woman who has retained the starch of youth
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Recent Examples of starch
Mica adds a light-reflecting sheen, tapioca starch absorbs excess oil, and pearl extract delivers amino acids to help moisturize and refresh hair.
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Deanna Pai, Allure, 21 Feb. 2025
There the squid are dredged in potato starch and fried, the result similar to crispy calamari.
—New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
While there are a few unspoken rules for the main course—most people stick to the classic protein, starch, and vegetable combo—appetizers can be practically anything.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
Fernandez will wear the same starch blue color as Tiafoe with her Power Pivot Training Tank and Perforated Narrow Waistband Tennis Skirt.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Deanna Pai, Allure, 21 Feb. 2025
There the squid are dredged in potato starch and fried, the result similar to crispy calamari.
—New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
While there are a few unspoken rules for the main course—most people stick to the classic protein, starch, and vegetable combo—appetizers can be practically anything.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
Fernandez will wear the same starch blue color as Tiafoe with her Power Pivot Training Tank and Perforated Narrow Waistband Tennis Skirt.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starch
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Thune also often praises wind energy—a booming industry in his home state—even though Trump considers turbines loathsome eyesores.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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That said, the underlying drivers of a sustainable future—innovation, tapping into cost-efficient renewable energy, and consumer demand for ethical practices—remain intact.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2025
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Anthony Bourdain was an exception who brought real vigor and energy to the genre.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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By the beginning of the 1990s, studios like Pixar, Aardman, and Blue Sky revitalized animation in the English-speaking world and brought a vigor to the art form that led to the formation of the Best Animated Feature category.—
Jeremy Fassler,
Vulture,
2 Mar. 2025
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Just to get the juices flowing: Imagine planning a wedding party hike on the nearby trails, and then ending the day in the hot tub to ward off muscle soreness before the big day.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 2025
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Probiotics can also be added to unfermented foods such as juices, smoothies, milk, cereals, and formulas.9 Probiotic foods may also help treat digestive concerns like diarrhea or constipation.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This small planetary nebula, like others like it, was formed by gases in the outer layers of a dying star.—
Miguel Claro,
Space.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The residential portion spans almost 2,700 square foot with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with soaring double-height ceilings, oversized arched windows, and a sleek gas fireplace.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
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Add vinegar, scraping bottom of skillet with a wooden spoon to release browned bits.—
Liz Mervosh,
Southern Living,
26 Mar. 2025
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Begin by running an empty cycle with vinegar and hot water, then focus on the parts.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Mar. 2025
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Visually they are individuated, but we are given to know almost nothing about them, and certainly not their inner life.—
Barry Schwabsky,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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Lego toy for the little ones in your life, plus save on fabric storage bags to keep off-season clothes and bedding organized and dust-free.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Starch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starch. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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