folders

noun

plural of folder
as in brochures
a short printed publication with no cover or with a paper cover a folder offering tips for heating one's home efficiently

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Recent Examples of folders The shelves are stocked with crayons, markers, construction paper, notebooks, folders, binders, dry-erase markers and other classroom materials. — Tori Mason, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Walmart back-to-school sale Walmart has lowered prices on 14 of its most popular school supplies and accessories to 2019 prices – as low as 25 cents on items such as folders. — Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Aug. 2026 Affordable finds include notebooks, folders, pencils, crayons, glue sticks and other must-haves. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 Walmart sold spiral notebooks for 35 cents each and Office Max tied with Walmart both selling folders for 25 cents. — Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Create folders for bills, school memos, and other important printouts. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026 Visitors will be able to collect various back-to-school essentials, including writing utensils, notebooks, folders and art supplies. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 The target folders ensured that agents apprehended the correct person. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 Art supplies, backpacks, stationery, educational organization tools like binders and file folders, lunch boxes, music instruments, flash drives and more count as school supplies. — Zuri Primos july 25, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for folders
  1. brochures
  2. booklets
  3. leaflets
  4. flyers
  5. pamphlets
Noun
  • Men are ditching their jackets and campaign brochures serve as makeshift fans.
    — Debbie Elliott, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Dozens of vendors will be present to talk about programs for seniors, according to DeWitte’s website, and legislative brochures will be available at the free event.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of brochures
Noun
  • Catalogs, booklets and leave-behinds can carry a brand story longer than a QR code and scroll can.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • How about heaps of photos of the guys with haircuts, guyliner, and nail polish, and CD booklets sodden with semen, blood, and piss?
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2026
Definition of booklets
Noun
  • Approximately 20 community providers staffed tables with giveaways such as educational leaflets, toys and treats.
    — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Kumamoto authorities were to start delivering leaflets to those taking shelter in their cars, urging them to stay in cool places, drink enough liquids and regularly exercise to avoid blood-clotting risks.
    — Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of leaflets
Noun
  • This starts with maintenance and includes brand-new interiors — everything from seats to sidewalls and inflight entertainment — to keep fliers happy.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • In July, HotelTonight released the findings of its newest traveler poll, which asked hundreds of flyers about their biggest pet peeves at 35,000 feet.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of flyers
Noun
  • In Meli Taqueria, specializing in Mexican cuisine from the state of Guerrero, co-owner Rita Martinez took several pamphlets and a yellow private sign.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Buses transported families, including children and teenagers, from Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, while young activists from Ben Gvir’s and Smotrich’s parties handed out campaign materials and pamphlets.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of pamphlets

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