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noun

ˈpā-pər How to pronounce paper (audio)
Definition of papernext
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as in document
a piece of paper with information written or to be written on it handed in the correct papers

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as in newspaper
a publication that appears at regular intervals we get the paper every morning

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as in article
a short piece of writing done as a school exercise write a paper about your favorite author

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as in essay
a short piece of writing typically expressing a point of view the papers written by the Founding Fathers urging adoption of the federal constitution

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adjective

as in titular
being something in name or form only there's a paper boycott of that company's products that nobody seems to be honoring

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Recent Examples of paper
Noun
According to the papers, the investigation found evidence of a partnership between China and Russia in the field of space weapons far deeper than either country has acknowledged. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026 In the years since, the paper has focused more heavily on local crime stories and adopted a more right-leaning posture in its editorials and op-eds. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 15 July 2026
Adjective
Staples, clips and other non-paper materials must be removed. — Shirley MacFarland, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2022 Some theater owners have told customers that certain sizes are available only in those non-paper options. — Erich Schwartzel, WSJ, 31 May 2022 See All Example Sentences for paper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paper
  1. document
  2. newspaper
  3. article
  4. essay
  5. titular
  6. form
  7. journal
  8. composition
Noun
  • And many nonprofits do help with other re-entry services like getting identification documents or employment counseling.
    — Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Bourne filed her candidate documents Monday, as first reported by The Davis Vanguard.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of document
Noun
  • Stadium Club sets are known for their utilization of exceptional photographs, and Joan Monfort’s work from 2007, intended for a charity calendar produced by FC Barcelona, UNICEF and newspaper Diario Sport, certainly fits that category.
    — Brooks Peck, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Someone has left a copy of the communist newspaper Rizospastis, folded up neatly near Bellou’s tombstone, which is engraved with the lyrics of one of her most beloved songs.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
Definition of newspaper
Noun
  • The author is the Founder of Making Space, an organization that has received philanthropic support from the GitLab Foundation and the Truist Foundation, both referenced in this article as funders investing in disability employment.
    — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The Athletic put the points raised in this article to United.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of article
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  • On her return to Wimbledon before her injury, Williams said in a personal essay she was motivated by motherhood.
    — Lynda Lin Grigsby, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
  • Early mistakes, poorly attended initial events, or outreach strategies that fall flat may become part of a story about iteration and growth that shapes their personal statement or supplemental essays.
    — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of essay
Adjective
  • Consider paintings like Caracalla, where the titular emperor treads a trail of rose petals; or In a Rose Garden, where a woman shakes the petals of a rose bush down on her companion; and the extravaganza of The Roses of Heliogabalus.
    — Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 17 July 2026
  • His second novel, John Henry Days, features a modern-day version of the titular folk hero—intent on breaking a record not for the sledgehammering of steel but for consecutive days attending PR events.
    — Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
Definition of titular
Noun
  • By applying sunscreen before heading outdoors, reapplying throughout the day and pairing it with other forms of sun protection, Mercer said people can reduce their risk of sunburn, premature skin aging and skin cancer.
    — Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
  • However, the siblings weren’t necessarily always in top form.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026
Definition of form
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  • The findings were published in the journal npj Flexible Electronics.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
  • While the image was captured in 2024, a new investigation of the observation and discovery of this sandstorm was described in a study published this year in the journal Geology.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of journal
Noun
  • Each shelf should function as a composition, not a container.
    — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
  • None of the group's other compositions have cracked 300 frames, but all of them have held on for years.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
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