as in title
either one of the words that are at the top of a page in a dictionary or similar book and that show the first and last words on the page
It is easiest to use the guide words to find the page for the word you are looking up.
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Recent Examples of guide word
The Standing Rock movement’s guiding words, Mni Wiconi (water is life) meant more than clean water advocacy.
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Natasha Lennard, Esquire, 19 Sep. 2017
Natasha Lennard, Esquire, 19 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guide word
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Having already won the Atlantic Division title, Buffalo (50-23-9) rested numerous starters, including captain Rasmus Dahlin and scoring leader Tage Thompson.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In March, Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez won the National High School Coaches Association title at 123 pounds, his latest achievement in a stellar high school wrestling career.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Under the terms of the agreement, Ryan will develop and produce series for a variety of platforms and create original IP for USG to adapt for television under her Scribe Chick Media banner.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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Many influencers position themselves against traditional media, which offers information and entertainment under a faceless corporate banner, and instead encourage fans to develop deep parasocial bonds.—
Taylor Lorenz,
Vanity Fair,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Guide word.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guide%20word. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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