as in formal
marked by or showing careful attention to set forms and details
a starchy and demanding teacher
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For three days, locals and visitors alike bow to the almighty yam, a starchy tuber that’s not as sweet as a sweet potato but just as important in the kitchen.
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Pam Leblanc, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2024
In 2015 the institute came around to Voigt’s point of view, concluding that Americans weren’t getting enough starchy vegetables, and therefore potatoes should be eligible for the voucher scheme.
—Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 20 June 2024
To produce white flour, the bran and germ get stripped from the starchy bit, which is then ground up.
—Ryan Kellman, NPR, 10 Sep. 2024
The dish relies on varied textures: a starchy base, crispy toppings, and tangy sauces or chutneys.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 4 Sep. 2024
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Pam Leblanc, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2024
In 2015 the institute came around to Voigt’s point of view, concluding that Americans weren’t getting enough starchy vegetables, and therefore potatoes should be eligible for the voucher scheme.
—Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 20 June 2024
To produce white flour, the bran and germ get stripped from the starchy bit, which is then ground up.
—Ryan Kellman, NPR, 10 Sep. 2024
The dish relies on varied textures: a starchy base, crispy toppings, and tangy sauces or chutneys.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Starchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starchy. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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