as in formal
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’s because rice varies a lot according to manufacturer, and some brands may simply be starchier than others (and thus require more rinsing).
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Audrey Bruno, SELF, 13 May 2025
Acorn Squash This type of winter squash is a starchy vegetable rich in magnesium, vitamins A and C, and potassium.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025
There is also a starchy middle layer called the endosperm, which contains simple carbohydrates as well as some protein and nutrients.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025
Plus, the starchier produce seemed to stick a little more to this knife than others.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 2 May 2025
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Audrey Bruno, SELF, 13 May 2025
Acorn Squash This type of winter squash is a starchy vegetable rich in magnesium, vitamins A and C, and potassium.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025
There is also a starchy middle layer called the endosperm, which contains simple carbohydrates as well as some protein and nutrients.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025
Plus, the starchier produce seemed to stick a little more to this knife than others.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starchy
Adjective
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In a formal address to the Golden State on Tuesday, Newsom ripped Trump and his administration for inflaming an already combustible situation.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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Grab a dress that’s perfect for both casual and formal occasions while prices start at just $13.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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More decorous versions simply excluded Jews, Blacks, and others to create those ethnic enclaves Vance decries in the form of elite institutions from country clubs to, formerly, Congress and the courts.—
Rebecca Solnit
August 23,
Literary Hub,
23 Aug. 2024
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Instead, they are selected and rearranged to form a narrative of gradual debasement: a semantic descent from the decorous to the vulgar, often ending with crude references to the body.—
Jeffrey Weiss,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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That this wrap-up happens on the stoop of an apartment building provides a nice callback to Past Lives.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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The building has a couple of nice fireplaces, Maletta noted, and a campfire area outside.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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The coils offer full lumbar support and are arranged to cradle your spine but are also stiff around the edge.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
16 June 2025
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Even within the deal landscape, McCourt faces stiff competition.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Ogden's #75 dons the back of one fan, Kris Prowse, who has opted – on this ceremonious day – to wear the jersey that started it all.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 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
Adjective
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The parliamentarian is the chamber's adviser on its proper rules and procedures.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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There could be a defense explaining it and somehow providing the proper framework for understanding it.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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This process involved creating component symbols with accurate pin mappings and identifying—or in some cases creating—the correct footprints for each proprietary component that Sony had never publicly documented.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2025
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The second uses a tuning algorithm to adapt to changing environmental inputs and correct deviations in real-time.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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“Starchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starchy. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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