as in handbook
a book used for instruction in a subject
a primer of human anatomy
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Recent Examples of primer
Follow that with primer, then concealer, then foundation.
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Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2025
The Hill’s Alexander Bolton has a primer on how MacDonough could make or break the Senate GOP’s plans to make Trump’s 2017 tax cuts permanent.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
The finish paint and the primer can chemically bond to one another, since the primer has yet to fully cure.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2025
The oil-free formula feels almost like a primer—enriched by red algae, frankincense, and a meadowfoam oil complex to soothe, protect, and moisturize.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 May 2025
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Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2025
The Hill’s Alexander Bolton has a primer on how MacDonough could make or break the Senate GOP’s plans to make Trump’s 2017 tax cuts permanent.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
The finish paint and the primer can chemically bond to one another, since the primer has yet to fully cure.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2025
The oil-free formula feels almost like a primer—enriched by red algae, frankincense, and a meadowfoam oil complex to soothe, protect, and moisturize.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primer
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According to its handbook, that process typically involves a consultation, then an initial parole hearing.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
14 May 2025
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While many new leaders focus on achieving results, the most impactful lessons often come from what isn’t in the handbook — like how to build trust, recover from failure and communicate with clarity.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This could replace the clunky manual zoom of spreading two fingers apart on one part of the screen.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
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Regardless of the type of installation, make sure your rack comes with a clear and easy-to-read instruction manual.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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That's a textbook explanation for Earth and Jupiter, but the gas giant planet has something extra that makes its auroras significantly more intense.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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This season of ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ is a textbook example of how *not* to handle beef.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
15 May 2025
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Apple's new features also include a system-wide reading mode designed to make text easier to read for users with disabilities such as dyslexia or low vision, the company said.—
Arsheeya Bajwa,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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It was made between rivers, of rivers, and rivers run through the text.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
14 May 2025
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“Primer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primer. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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