as in handbook
a published work containing information for travelers
This guidebook came in handy during our trip to Europe.
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Recent Examples of guidebook
Deakins’s guidebook is chronological, starting with his early experiences in art, graphic design, documentary, and, crucially, travel.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 11 Nov. 2025
The first guidebooks, published by Baedeker, were for Switzerland, late in the nineteenth century.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
The Michelin Guide, compiled by the tire manufacturing company, was conceived as a travel guidebook that pointed out stops along roads, such as restaurants.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 12 Oct. 2025
In 1900, French brothers Andre and Edouard Michelin, founders of the eponymous tire company, created a small red guidebook with recommendations for hotels and restaurants as a way to inspire motorists to drive more.
—Rachel Chang, AFAR Media, 10 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 11 Nov. 2025
The first guidebooks, published by Baedeker, were for Switzerland, late in the nineteenth century.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
The Michelin Guide, compiled by the tire manufacturing company, was conceived as a travel guidebook that pointed out stops along roads, such as restaurants.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 12 Oct. 2025
In 1900, French brothers Andre and Edouard Michelin, founders of the eponymous tire company, created a small red guidebook with recommendations for hotels and restaurants as a way to inspire motorists to drive more.
—Rachel Chang, AFAR Media, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guidebook
Noun
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Attendance and any follow-up actions are addressed on a case-by-case basis according to guidelines in the student handbook.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Nicole Kidman is quietly redefining the travel-style handbook.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Sweet Valley High books didn’t just show me another world.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Finally, Alito is coming out with a book in October, right as the court will be starting a new term.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Refer to your Keurig’s user manual for detailed descaling and cleaning instructions for your particular model.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Kimmel quotes from one popular manual, published in 1916, that advised quieting a crying baby by flipping it over and administering a vigorous spanking.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Guidebook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guidebook. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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