tissue paper
noun
: a thin gauzy paper used especially for protecting something (as by covering or wrapping)
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For presentation, wrap the finished candle in tissue paper inside a small kraft box for a polished, gift-ready look.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
To further prevent moisture buildup and subsequent mold growth, consider adding silica gel packets or acid-free tissue paper before storing.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
Arranging a handful of inexpensive items with intention — a ribbon here, some tissue paper there — gives the collection a cohesive feel that individual items sitting on a counter wouldn’t have.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
The forensic report also indicated that Trottier's DNA matched that of tissue paper recovered from the scene, the affidavit alleges, per the outlets.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
To further prevent moisture buildup and subsequent mold growth, consider adding silica gel packets or acid-free tissue paper before storing.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
Arranging a handful of inexpensive items with intention — a ribbon here, some tissue paper there — gives the collection a cohesive feel that individual items sitting on a counter wouldn’t have.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
The forensic report also indicated that Trottier's DNA matched that of tissue paper recovered from the scene, the affidavit alleges, per the outlets.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Tissue paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tissue%20paper. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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