provolone
noun
pro·vo·lo·ne
ˌprō-və-ˈlō-nē 
ˈprō-və-ˌlōn
: a usually firm pliant often smoked cheese of Italian origin
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The sandwiches are named with references to art, such as the Van Gogh made with roast beef, fresh dill, Havarti cheese, sprouts and deli mustard on pumpernickel bread; or the hot Picasso made with savory meatballs, provolone cheese and Mama Cosenza’s original Italian sauce on an 8-inch baguette.
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Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
This sandwich is a cheesy, meaty masterpiece featuring ribeye steak, provolone cheese, peppers and crispy onion straws.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Caseificio di Nucci, Agnone – For caciocavallo and provolone made just steps from the pastures.
—Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The beef Philly cheesesteak features Wagyu roast beef and is accompanied by thick red and green peppers, and provolone cheese.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Aug. 2025
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Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
This sandwich is a cheesy, meaty masterpiece featuring ribeye steak, provolone cheese, peppers and crispy onion straws.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Caseificio di Nucci, Agnone – For caciocavallo and provolone made just steps from the pastures.
—Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The beef Philly cheesesteak features Wagyu roast beef and is accompanied by thick red and green peppers, and provolone cheese.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for provolone
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“Provolone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provolone. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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