: fairy-tale
a storybook romance
Examples of storybook in a Sentence
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Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
But then, in the span of 20 disastrous minutes, the storybook afternoon was slowly shattered.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
Vogt played for the A’s from 2013-17 before returning two years ago to make a storybook exit — hitting a home run in his final plate appearance in a 3-2 win over the Angels at the Coliseum.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2024
Marking the fourth film in the Descendants franchise, the spinoff movie follows a new group of storybook characters — with the inclusion of a few memorable faces.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
No, storybook Thea would boil the Czech knedlíky herself.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2024
The storybook victory placed the 27-year-old driver into the playoffs, but Daytona was the highlight of his season.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2024
These colors add a storybook feel to homes with many decorative details, such as Victorian-style houses.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2024
After a storybook first chapter last weekend, when the expansion team pulled off a stunning 1-0 win over Angel City FC in the franchise’s first game, Bay FC ran into trouble before ever touching a soccer ball on Saturday afternoon.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2024
The Economist, 23 May 2020
Here's a look back at the series that could have finished off a dynasty without the storybook ending.
—Matthew Glenesk, Indianapolis Star, 15 May 2020
In terms of storybook endings, a gold medal might work as well as any.
—Mike Finger, ExpressNews.com, 14 Apr. 2020
The rhythm of the dialogue—the rhythm of life in that storybook-like small town—was heightened beyond reality.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 7 Apr. 2020
By placing the tiles on the control board in the correct order, kids can follow the steps listed in the storybook to help Cubetto get to its next destination.
—USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2020
Like a certain other seasonal plaything that sits on a shelf, Peep on a Perch comes with a storybook and a plush.
—Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 9 Mar. 2020
Although the pair were masterful writers, these storybook images also conveyed just how united the Bryants were.
—Kelly Dearmore, Dallas News, 26 Mar. 2020
What makes the loss of the hoped for storybook ending all the more difficult for fans to take is that Brady and the Patriots still looked like each other's best option for winning another Super Bowl.
—TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2020
Noun
As the exhibition demonstrates, Potter’s storybook illustrations were informed by her deep observation of the natural world.
—Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
But then, in the span of 20 disastrous minutes, the storybook afternoon was slowly shattered.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
Vogt played for the A’s from 2013-17 before returning two years ago to make a storybook exit — hitting a home run in his final plate appearance in a 3-2 win over the Angels at the Coliseum.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2024
Marking the fourth film in the Descendants franchise, the spinoff movie follows a new group of storybook characters — with the inclusion of a few memorable faces.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
No, storybook Thea would boil the Czech knedlíky herself.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2024
The storybook victory placed the 27-year-old driver into the playoffs, but Daytona was the highlight of his season.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2024
These colors add a storybook feel to homes with many decorative details, such as Victorian-style houses.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2024
After a storybook first chapter last weekend, when the expansion team pulled off a stunning 1-0 win over Angel City FC in the franchise’s first game, Bay FC ran into trouble before ever touching a soccer ball on Saturday afternoon.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Its handsome white building, with storybook steeple, was part-funded by a pious niece of Walt.
—The Economist, 23 May 2020
Here's a look back at the series that could have finished off a dynasty without the storybook ending.
—Matthew Glenesk, Indianapolis Star, 15 May 2020
In terms of storybook endings, a gold medal might work as well as any.
—Mike Finger, ExpressNews.com, 14 Apr. 2020
The rhythm of the dialogue—the rhythm of life in that storybook-like small town—was heightened beyond reality.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 7 Apr. 2020
By placing the tiles on the control board in the correct order, kids can follow the steps listed in the storybook to help Cubetto get to its next destination.
—USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2020
Like a certain other seasonal plaything that sits on a shelf, Peep on a Perch comes with a storybook and a plush.
—Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 9 Mar. 2020
Although the pair were masterful writers, these storybook images also conveyed just how united the Bryants were.
—Kelly Dearmore, Dallas News, 26 Mar. 2020
What makes the loss of the hoped for storybook ending all the more difficult for fans to take is that Brady and the Patriots still looked like each other's best option for winning another Super Bowl.
—TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2020
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“Storybook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/storybook. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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