as in quotation
a part taken from a longer work
he'll read an excerpt from the novel at the book signing
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An excerpt from the book The Wonderful World That Almost Was © 2026 by Andrew Durbin, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux on April 14th, 2026, and Granta Books on April 23rd, 2026.
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Andrew Durbin, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Their names were later revealed in September 2023, an an excerpt of Walter Isaacson's biography of Musk published in Time.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
These are edited excerpts from the conversation.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Durbin, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Their names were later revealed in September 2023, an an excerpt of Walter Isaacson's biography of Musk published in Time.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
These are edited excerpts from the conversation.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excerpt
Noun
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The quotation is from the Book of Isaiah, which is recognized as Scripture by Christians and Jews.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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Identify each quotation by title and author.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Almond extract is classically used as a background flavor in traditional wedding cake recipes and in many bakery-style white or yellow cakes.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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The formula also includes peptides to soften lines, cocoa extract to provide antioxidant protection, and chronocyclin, a skincare ingredient that helps boost vitamin D in the skin for more youthful-looking, bouncy skin.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The world had considered the passage an international waterway and never paid tolls before.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Windward, a maritime intelligence firm that tracks international shipping, said all ships transiting the strait must still coordinate safe passage with Iranian authorities, who are requiring hefty tolls of up to $1 a barrel for outbound oil, paid in cryptocurrency.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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In addition to two videos featuring children, Biel also shared a third clip showing the technique used on a dog.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Actually, there were lots of Faces of Death sequels throughout the ’80s and ’90s, most of which included more real footage and a couple that were just clip shows of the worst deaths from preceding entries.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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Since the law took effect, the city says enforcement has led to 179 citations and 15 arrests.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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The vehicle was traveling off the roadway and across a grassy area on its way to the B&A Boulevard when police initiated the traffic stop and citations.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Such a determination would require new radiocarbon dating that overturns the original results, which would involve clipping and destroying another snippet of shroud—a step that the Vatican is unlikely to allow.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
9 Apr. 2026
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The limited edition is powered by a fresh in-house movement (JCAM62 caliber) with an entirely new melody selector complication at 10 o’clock that allows the wearer to choose between two snippets of Nino Rota’s world-famous score by pressing a pusher at 8 o’clock.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
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