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 popular sandwich is loaded with brisket, provolone cheese, topped with onion rings and sauce.
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Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2026
The filling is anything but monotonous, with layers of ricotta, shredded provolone, Italian sausage, and fresh kale.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
This high-protein, lower-carb chickpea pizza tastes like a traditional pie and is topped with a creamy white sauce, spinach, and a blend of mozzarella, provolone, white cheddar, parmesan, and Romano cheeses.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Philadelphians know that cheesesteak may be obligatory for visitors, but the roast pork sandwich – ideally with provolone, broccoli rabe and long hots – is the real reason to visit.
—Jonathan Deutsch, The Conversation, 5 Dec. 2025
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Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2026
The filling is anything but monotonous, with layers of ricotta, shredded provolone, Italian sausage, and fresh kale.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
This high-protein, lower-carb chickpea pizza tastes like a traditional pie and is topped with a creamy white sauce, spinach, and a blend of mozzarella, provolone, white cheddar, parmesan, and Romano cheeses.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Philadelphians know that cheesesteak may be obligatory for visitors, but the roast pork sandwich – ideally with provolone, broccoli rabe and long hots – is the real reason to visit.
—Jonathan Deutsch, The Conversation, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Provolone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provolone. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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