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
Honey is a recognizable archetype, the sort of pulp-fiction staple honed over decades of vintage publications, dog-eared paperbacks and B-movie double features.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2025
The star penned Model Behavior, a motivational guide that was released as an e-book in 2012 and in paperback one year later, and launched several online workshops for aspiring models.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The trilogy is being published in paperback original over an 18-month period, with the second installment (The Wolf Wants Answers) having just been published in June, and the final installment coming in the spring of 2026.
—Gracie Wiener, Air Mail, 16 Aug. 2025
Sacks’ follow-ups, Passable in Pink (also an Audible audiobook) and Slouchers, were similar paperback sendups of teen flicks from, respectively, the ’80s and the ’90s.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2025
The star penned Model Behavior, a motivational guide that was released as an e-book in 2012 and in paperback one year later, and launched several online workshops for aspiring models.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The trilogy is being published in paperback original over an 18-month period, with the second installment (The Wolf Wants Answers) having just been published in June, and the final installment coming in the spring of 2026.
—Gracie Wiener, Air Mail, 16 Aug. 2025
Sacks’ follow-ups, Passable in Pink (also an Audible audiobook) and Slouchers, were similar paperback sendups of teen flicks from, respectively, the ’80s and the ’90s.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paperback
Noun
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The hardcover graphic novel will follow the storyline of the episode, which is undoubtedly a fan favorite, having accrued over 10 million global views in its first week of streaming alone.—
De Elizabeth,
Parents,
3 Sep. 2025
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Knowing that the film would be screened at the Toronto Film Festival in September last year, Kahler’s publisher pushed up her hardcover publication date.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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For a little more adventure, book a kayaking tour with Descanso Beach Ocean Sports to paddle along the coast and spot even more marine life.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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That's right, books are back at Costco for a limited time.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Paperback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paperback. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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