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noun

ˈpā-pər How to pronounce paper (audio)
Definition of papernext
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as in document
a piece of paper with information written or to be written on it handed in the correct papers

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as in newspaper
a publication that appears at regular intervals we get the paper every morning

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as in article
a short piece of writing done as a school exercise write a paper about your favorite author

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as in essay
a short piece of writing typically expressing a point of view the papers written by the Founding Fathers urging adoption of the federal constitution

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adjective

as in titular
being something in name or form only there's a paper boycott of that company's products that nobody seems to be honoring

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Recent Examples of paper
Noun
The model behind most popular networks today is based on a neuron model from a 1943 paper, the McCulloch-Pitts model. — Jackie Snow, IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2026 But in Jay, the data center would go into the site of a paper mill. — Ethan Brooks, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
Adjective
Staples, clips and other non-paper materials must be removed. — Shirley MacFarland, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2022 Some theater owners have told customers that certain sizes are available only in those non-paper options. — Erich Schwartzel, WSJ, 31 May 2022 See All Example Sentences for paper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paper
  1. document
  2. newspaper
  3. article
  4. essay
  5. titular
  6. form
  7. journal
  8. composition
Noun
  • The conviction stemmed from a July 7, 2008, shooting in Kansas City, Kansas, that killed 21-year-old Rahi Larks, according to a document from the Kansas Supreme Court and previous reporting from The Star.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • That premium becomes difficult to preserve when an open-weight model produces adequate results for coding, document processing, translation, extraction or customer support.
    — Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of document
Noun
  • Sony and Fujifilm also evacuated staff from their plants in the area, Nikkei newspaper reported.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
  • Sacramento Bee print subscribers should see normal delivery of their newspapers on Tuesday in the wake of a press problem that forced cancellation of home and single-copy delivery on Monday.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of newspaper
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  • The author is the Founder of Making Space, an organization that has received philanthropic support from the GitLab Foundation and the Truist Foundation, both referenced in this article as funders investing in disability employment.
    — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The Athletic put the points raised in this article to United.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of article
Noun
  • Crucially, Khosla’s essay stops well short of predicting governments will actually adopt such fixes.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 July 2026
  • Coverage opens with an essay written by Verducci and read by Joe Buck.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of essay
Adjective
  • The original Thomas Crown Affair, from 1968 and starring Steve McQueen in the titular role, doesn’t involve the theft of artworks but a bank heist.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 31 July 2026
  • In addition to starring in popular ‘90s films like Harriet the Spy and A League of Their Own, the actress and comedian memorably hosted the beloved Rosie O’Donnell Show from 1996-2002 and earned its titular host 11 Daytime Emmy wins.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026
Definition of titular
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  • There’s no spa or fitness center—wellness here comes in the form of fresh ocean air, bike rides, and harbor walks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
  • In its simplest form, scientists can put a chunk of soil in a mason jar, measure how much gas is released over time, then extrapolate a total figure.
    — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of form
Noun
  • European and North American agricultural journals hailed guano as a miraculous remedy for exhausted soils.
    — Edward D. Melillo, Fortune, 27 July 2026
  • An agent that changes a purchase order, releases inventory, adjusts production or posts a journal entry is participating directly in the business.
    — Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of journal
Noun
  • Initially drawing inspiration from illustrators like Bob Peak and Bernie Fuchs, with their colorful shape designs and eye-catching compositions, Sienkiewicz got into comics by incorporating the dramatic realism of artist Neal Adams.
    — Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • The White House press corps, the conduit that routes and shapes the official government narrative, has itself been reshaped, its composition altered to better reflect the President’s preferences.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 24 July 2026
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