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
Maltose – Sugar in starchy grains and some produce
Necessary glucose can come from foods containing complex carbohydrates, says Kidambi — foods like dark, leafy greens and certain grains, like quinoa and brown rice.
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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 18 Sep. 2024
Amylase helps humans digest complex carbohydrates, starting from the moment a starchy food enters the mouth.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024
The Summary New research offers insight into the evolutionary history of amylase genes, which are key to our ability to eat and digest starchy food.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2024
These duplications opened the door for the wide genetic variations that still exist today and help us digest starchy foods.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 Oct. 2024
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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 18 Sep. 2024
Amylase helps humans digest complex carbohydrates, starting from the moment a starchy food enters the mouth.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024
The Summary New research offers insight into the evolutionary history of amylase genes, which are key to our ability to eat and digest starchy food.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2024
These duplications opened the door for the wide genetic variations that still exist today and help us digest starchy foods.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starchy
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Mauricio Vidal has a keen eye for capturing the Caribbean region’s natural beauty, his formal framing giving careful attention to the way the environment really is a titular character here.Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024
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On one end, a formal living and dining space with an elegant fireplace overlooks the glittering city lights, tall ceilings and herringbone floors bookending this impressive backdrop for hosting.Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
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Aside from a series of gruesome martyr scenes frescoed on the interior wall of the second ring in the late 16th century, the décor reflects late Imperial taste for decorous abstraction and costly materials.David Laskin, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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They’re totally fictionalized and, in their own way, the intrusive projections of what Morgan might’ve thought happened between the two, but what he’s imagined is decorous and dramatically unsatisfying.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 July 2024
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Houston has a nice mixture of young players with some star-level veterans, all working together toward a common goal.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Instead of getting the ball, Stafford throws a nice block as Cam Edwards takes it into the end zone for the score.Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 28 Dec. 2024
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The stiffer penalties on some drug and theft crimes that voters recently approved with Proposition 36 took effect this month.Koko Nakajima, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Ford faced stiff competition from General Motors this year.David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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The chief and Kayce seal the deal with a ceremonious blood pact.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
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The ceremonious confection has, after all, been a tradition for millennia: its roots trace back to ancient Rome, where grooms would break a barley cake over their bride’s head to officialize their union.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 27 July 2024
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Sensors like cameras and radars are calibrated to millimeter accuracy to ensure proper performance, and any deviations from specifications can lead to malfunction or reduced effectiveness.Brunno Moretti, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Where to Dispose of Lightbulbs: Consult your retailer or manufacturer's instructions for proper disposal guidelines for your specific lightbulbs, or contact your local recycling center to find your best options.Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Jan. 2025
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Some were skeptical that this could be correct, but more reports were needed to be sure.David Phelan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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This story has been updated to reflect the correct number of stores closing in Tennessee.Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Starchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starchy. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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