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
Lightroom doesn’t show your hard disk folders in its left panel.
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Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
That knowledge is usually scattered across old slide decks, folders, Slack threads, emails and in the memories of people who have been around long enough to know all of the details.
—Shreyas Nair, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Academy staff were blown away by his preparation, including endless folders on his laptop containing tactical research on teams across the world.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Unlike a typical lateral file cabinet that pulls out, this one tips out into easy-to-reach slots for all those folders (or perhaps a collection of stationery papers).
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 18 May 2026
Find files without digging through folders One of the most practical uses is asking Claude to locate files on the computer, such as screenshots, PDFs, notes, decks, receipts, spreadsheets, or templates.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
However, moments after the apology, Navarro used yellow file folders to conceal the silver handcuffs that corrections officers placed on her wrists.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
The undertaking was announced in a new project called Maison Margiela/folders, which makes all the imagery and research typically accessible only by press and employees, available to all.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
The emails Handala posted are curated and are arranged into folders last modified on May 21, 2025.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
That knowledge is usually scattered across old slide decks, folders, Slack threads, emails and in the memories of people who have been around long enough to know all of the details.
—Shreyas Nair, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Academy staff were blown away by his preparation, including endless folders on his laptop containing tactical research on teams across the world.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Unlike a typical lateral file cabinet that pulls out, this one tips out into easy-to-reach slots for all those folders (or perhaps a collection of stationery papers).
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 18 May 2026
Find files without digging through folders One of the most practical uses is asking Claude to locate files on the computer, such as screenshots, PDFs, notes, decks, receipts, spreadsheets, or templates.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
However, moments after the apology, Navarro used yellow file folders to conceal the silver handcuffs that corrections officers placed on her wrists.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
The undertaking was announced in a new project called Maison Margiela/folders, which makes all the imagery and research typically accessible only by press and employees, available to all.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
The emails Handala posted are curated and are arranged into folders last modified on May 21, 2025.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for folders
Noun
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Print assets like brochures, billboards, business cards and magazine advertisements demand crisp, clear imagery to maintain a professional appearance.—
Anthony Savino,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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That’s a sobering counterweight to the glossy brochures.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2026
Noun
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The bound paper booklets in which students hand-write their responses to test questions have surged in popularity during the AI explosion.—
Jamil Zaki,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Guide booklets are available at the park's visitor centers.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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Weeks later, a young union organizer handing out leaflets about her death outside the factory was surrounded by men wearing Brandix-logo clothing who threatened her with rape and murder, the letter added.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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During the latest war, Israel has dropped leaflets over Lebanon with QR codes that, according to the Lebanese army, direct people to an Israeli military unit tasked with recruiting agents.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Here’s what crew members and frequent flyers want passengers to know about navigating bathrooms on airplanes without getting stuck in a line, blocking service or running afoul of the seat belt sign.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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Authorities suspect Mullis placed antisemitic flyers showing hateful symbols such as a noose, a swastika and imagery associated with the German Nazi Party.—
Maveah Griffith
June 12,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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His hours-long speeches, stuffed with classical allusions and thundering with invective, were distributed as pamphlets by the millions.—
Rob Wolfe,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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But the emergency evacuation pamphlets aren't the only thing Bina proudly displays in her bathroom.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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“Folders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folders. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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