on paper

phrase

1

: in writing

wants these promises on paper

2

: in theory

the plan looks good on paper

3

: figured at face value

on paper the stock was worth nearly a million dollars

Examples of on paper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

My prescribed low-carb, caffeine-free diet sounded horrifying on paper, but my sinful pleasures were replaced with a tasty, high-quality, and healthy alternative that left me more energized. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

The purpose of transit is not to maximize ridership on paper. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

For any potential Sonics’ bidder with a passing interest in the Seahawks, owning the latter seems like a more enticing endeavor on paper than the former. — John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

While logical on paper, Akbasaran has identified a major operational flaw. — Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Rhymes for on paper

• newspaper
• notepaper
• sandpaper
• skyscraper
• wallpaper
• wastepaper
• caper
• raper
• scraper
• shaper
• taper
• vapor