as in hardcover
a published work that has a thick paper cover
The store sells both paperbacks and hardcovers.
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Recent Examples of paperback
The first season of Stranger Things, released way back in 2016, was eerie and quaint, a horror paperback brought to life with a killer soundtrack.
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 2 June 2025
In February, nearly three years after the book's original release, Van Pelt announced a tour to promote the forthcoming paperback.
—Jenna Dejong, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Penguin invented the modern paperback in 1935, in the middle of the Great Depression.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
On Amazon, the paperback is going for $32, and the hardcover is available for $22.86.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 2 June 2025
In February, nearly three years after the book's original release, Van Pelt announced a tour to promote the forthcoming paperback.
—Jenna Dejong, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Penguin invented the modern paperback in 1935, in the middle of the Great Depression.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
On Amazon, the paperback is going for $32, and the hardcover is available for $22.86.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paperback
book
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There were reports that the players took charge after a couple of games and insisted on changes to the starting XI, wrote Brian Glanville in his book, The History of the World Cup, although these suggestions are denied by members of Feola’s coaching staff.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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This five-piece tiered shelf acts as its own piece of wall decor while also holding books, flowers, plants, and picture frames.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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“Paperback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paperback. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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