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marked by or showing careful attention to set forms and details
a starchy and demanding teacher
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Recent Examples of starchy
That starchy cliché, from Batman’s Alfred to Mr. Carson in Downton Abbey, has been reimagined.
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2024
Caviar purists suggest that the ideal way to enjoy a hit of the briny roe is atop something starchy and a little rich.
—Lauren Joseph, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
The secret to the creamy sauce is reserving a cup of the starchy pasta water, which binds the cheeses to the pasta when combined.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
This can be confusing, because starchy potatoes are the best for mashing.
—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2024
Caviar purists suggest that the ideal way to enjoy a hit of the briny roe is atop something starchy and a little rich.
—Lauren Joseph, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
The secret to the creamy sauce is reserving a cup of the starchy pasta water, which binds the cheeses to the pasta when combined.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
This can be confusing, because starchy potatoes are the best for mashing.
—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starchy
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But the formal process of renaming territories, both at home and abroad, would take greater effort.Michael Wilner, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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While leaders and managers often serve as mentors due to their influence and experience, mentorship extends beyond formal roles.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Aside from a series of gruesome martyr scenes frescoed on the interior wall of the second ring in the late 16th century, the décor reflects late Imperial taste for decorous abstraction and costly materials.David Laskin, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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They’re totally fictionalized and, in their own way, the intrusive projections of what Morgan might’ve thought happened between the two, but what he’s imagined is decorous and dramatically unsatisfying.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 July 2024
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The Nintendo Switch Lite was a great way to play Switch games on a smaller device, and the Nintendo Switch OLED added a beautiful display and a handful of other nice upgrades.Jay Peters, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
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The engagement is certainly a nice break from the recent drama in Pats land - after New England’s season finale, the team fired first-year head coach Jerod Mayo, a move that has been heavily criticized by ex-Patriots.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Trump is trying to distract from his threats of stiff tariffs by talking about making Canada the 51st state.ROB GILLIES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Suspension is exceptionally stiff, the ride is very loud for passengers and the seats are exceptionally uncomfortable.Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2025
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The vice president’s role in officiating the Electoral College count before Congress — the final step in the election process before a president takes the White House — was known for many cycles as one that was mostly uneventful and largely ceremonious.Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
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The chief and Kayce seal the deal with a ceremonious blood pact.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
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There is no region where only A and C overlap that doesn’t also include another region, and likewise for B and D. A proper Venn diagram depicts every combination of intersections.Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 14 Jan. 2025
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Sponsor is not responsible for the availability or proper functioning of any hotel feature or amenity and no credit or compensation will be awarded by Sponsor with respect thereto.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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If your submission is correct, the terms will flash in the category color and will be removed from the board.Billie Schwab Dunn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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But staying invested, in equity markets was correct.Erik Sherman, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Starchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starchy. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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