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of a pale yellow or yellowish brown color
the cheese maker told us that the best Parmesan cheeses are straw, not white, in color
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L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2024
Aykroyd is this genius that’s like filtering a fire hose through a straw.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 9 Sep. 2024
NOLA.com, 8 July 2017
Straw blinds go up to the ceiling, concealing the fact that the windows are much shorter.
—Lisa Cregan, House Beautiful, 19 Jan. 2017
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Noun
These glass straws in assorted colors are perfect for at-home use including iced coffee, smoothies, soft drinks, and cocktails.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2024
Aykroyd is this genius that’s like filtering a fire hose through a straw.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 9 Sep. 2024
Adjective
Straw bags with pom-pom accents are sure to please.
—NOLA.com, 8 July 2017
Straw blinds go up to the ceiling, concealing the fact that the windows are much shorter.
—Lisa Cregan, House Beautiful, 19 Jan. 2017
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“Straw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straw. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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