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
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Finally, Tetzloff performed another quotation.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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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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One of Glow Recipe’s original bestsellers, this oil-free moisturizer uses watermelon extract and plenty of antioxidants in a lightweight gel great for daily use by those with oily skin.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Available in clear or sheer pink, the product has an ultra-moisturizing effect and a creamy texture, thanks to a mixture of coconut oil, argan oil, pomegranate extract, and shea butter.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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But one aspect of its passage has been largely ignored.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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In terms of the complex set design — which looks like a facsimile of the same passage over and over but with subtle differences worming their way in — Kawamura and his team built two identical corridors for cinematographer Keisuke Imamura to follow the actors through, third- and first-person-style.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
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In the clip posted to the band's official account, Saliers, 62, said she was diagnosed with cervical dystonia and an essential tremor.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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His father lowered his head and stared down at his hands while the defense played a Fox News clip in which a commentator identified as a former FBI agent opined that Robinson was a sociopath.—
Matthew Brown,
Chicago Tribune,
18 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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“Excerpt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excerpt. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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