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adjective

ˈpik-chər-ˌbu̇k How to pronounce picture-book (audio)
Definition of picture-booknext
as in perfect
being entirely without fault or flaw the players gave a picture-book performance that will go down in the annals of football as one of the all-time great games

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picture book

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noun

as in album

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Recent Examples of picture-book
Adjective
This graphic novel from the Lenexa picture-book author and illustrator is based on the experiences of his father, who fled Communist Cuba. — Dan Kelly december 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Dec. 2025 Labubus were inspired by drawings of cuddly monsters that appeared in a picture-book series by artist Kasing Leung. — Joan Verdon, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
Half picture book, half chapter book, there’s something undeniably charming about this animal world. — Toby Rose, Parents, 30 June 2026 Based on the classic Chris Van Allsburg picture book, Jumanji centers on a pair of kids (played by Kirsten Dunst and Bradley Pierce) who find a magical board game that unleashes its dangers into the real world. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for picture-book
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picture-book
  1. perfect
  2. album
  3. ideal
  4. anthology
  5. flawless
  6. text
  7. excellent
  8. chapbook
Adjective
  • Wrigley Field is a perfect setting for a rom-com, since many young fans are looking for romance and not paying a whole lot of attention to the actual game.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Travis This name is perfect for fans of the Super Bowl-winning tight end of the Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce (or his famous girlfriend, Taylor Swift).
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of perfect
Noun
  • The sisters have released six studio albums and toured extensively across North America and Europe, most recently releasing and touring behind their album Silver Deliverer.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Kehlani released her fifth full-length album, Kehlani, in April.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of album
Adjective
  • Viewers should then position themselves on an ideal vantage point with a good view of the sky facing north, ideally as far away as possible from cities or other sources of bright lights.
    — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The culturally rich locale is ideal for curious travelers who’ll connect around Tianjin's dynamic history of creative artistry in music, film, art, and design through Patina’s Perpetual Journey program.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of ideal
Noun
  • Some schools might generate only a handful of print; a team like Ohio State, on the other hand, produces its own anthology.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The latest iteration of the anthology series follows Lizzie Borden and marks the first tale to center on a woman.
    — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of anthology
Adjective
  • Conceiving it is one thing, pulling it off another entirely, and here Ballard’s technique and execution were flawless.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Following a 64-minute weather delay, Sanders was flawless on Cleveland's first drive, capping by connecting with wide receiver Luke Floriea for an 8-yard TD.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of flawless
Noun
  • The Sun conjoins Mercury in Virgo and your 3rd House of Communication, sharpening texts, calls, emails, errands, sibling dynamics, and daily logistics.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • If Pangram finds more than 80% of the text is AI generated, it is labeled as AI.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of text
Adjective
  • Alas, this excellent advice goes into one of Joe’s ears and out the other.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Owls are predators whose eyes are positioned on the front of their heads, giving them excellent depth perception.
    — Abigail Witmer, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of excellent
Noun
  • Josh Riedel Thirty Cabins (title not visible on the spine) is an anthology chapbook put together by Josh Riedel and inspired by cabin designs published in the 1920s.
    — Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026
  • This essay is an edited excerpt from the chapbook Jig, published in the Cahier Series (January 2026) by the Center for Writers & Translators at the American University of Paris, and Sylph Editions, London.
    — Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of chapbook

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“Picture-book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picture-book. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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