as in book
a set of printed sheets of paper bound together between covers and forming a work of fiction or nonfiction
picked up a thick tome on the Roman Empire at a used book store
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Recent Examples of tome
Along with the Betty Crocker’s Cookbook, these tomes were Mom’s culinary guides for many classic recipes, including roast chicken, pie crust, and dinner rolls.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2026
Featuring forewords by Beccari and K-pop star Felix, the coffee table tome will be available from June in all Louis Vuitton stores priced at $185, with sales also benefiting UNICEF.
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Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
The perfect spot for a languid afternoon with your favorite tome.
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Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
22 May 2026
The whole property is basically a lending library with new, vintage, and unusual tomes scattered throughout for borrowing while onsite, from Toni Morrison’s Beloved to classic National Geographic photography books.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2026
Featuring forewords by Beccari and K-pop star Felix, the coffee table tome will be available from June in all Louis Vuitton stores priced at $185, with sales also benefiting UNICEF.
—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
The perfect spot for a languid afternoon with your favorite tome.
—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
22 May 2026
The whole property is basically a lending library with new, vintage, and unusual tomes scattered throughout for borrowing while onsite, from Toni Morrison’s Beloved to classic National Geographic photography books.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tome
book
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Author Robert Wright joins The Excerpt to talk about his new book.
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But a copy of the Orlando Sentinel’s 150th anniversary book with 150 front pages from our 150 years.
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“Tome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tome. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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