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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Pioneer’s formal notice comes after the practice was revealed by Daniel Swift, a principal at the global tax consulting firm Ryan that represents a number of commercial property owners in Boston, and reported on this month by the Herald.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2025
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And on Tuesday, a day before his confirmation hearing, a whistleblower filed a formal complaint alleging Bove planned to knowingly defy court orders and withhold information from judges about the administration's deportation agenda.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
25 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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Nevertheless, nice to get an explanation for why Vondrousova has been invisible.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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When the weather is nice, there are various riverside trails within walking distance to explore.—
Jess Feldman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 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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Made from a linen and cotton blend, these napkins are soft to the touch straight out of the packaging and take no time to break in like stiffer 100% linen napkins you might be handed at a high-end restaurant.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
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 borrower acknowledges that the borrower is capable of using the pans in a safe and proper manner.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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Hollywood studios and craftspeople may be busy agonizing over the proper role of AI’s potential within the film industry, but Chinese studios aren’t slowing down.—
Mathew Scott,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Sign into your Spectrum account to find the correct mailing address for your area.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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American Express relies on airlines to submit the correct information on airline transactions to identify incidental fee purchases.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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“Starchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starchy. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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