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paperbound

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as in hardcover

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Recent Examples of paperbound As the first nodes of the internet were being wired together, the Catalog became a paperbound search engine. — Fred Turner, Harper's magazine, 10 Jan. 2019

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Noun

Raichlen’s new book is available now as a hardcover book or an e-book.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
The 200-page book, which features a linen hardcover, will sell for $120 online and at Assouline boutiques globally.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of hardcover

Noun

Supporters say the new paperback edition, released by Macmillan Publishers, is just as relevant today as when the book first came out.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
Heffers had bespoke children’s and paperback shops, Blackwell’s separate music and art shops.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of paperback

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After the lawsuit was filed, the jail changed its mail policy, and softcover books as well as periodicals published by the nonprofit were accepted into the jail.

— Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 12 Dec. 2025
The softcover reading guide highlights ten of the most vital works to the Mythos.

— Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025

Definition of softcover

Noun

On my way out, the Kushners stopped by a side table, stacked with documents and tomes.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Retailing at $50, the tome will be available at La DoubleJ stores and e-commerce; on Vendome’s online store and Amazon, as well as a selection of international bookshops via Abrams in North America and via Thames & Hudson in the rest of the world.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

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