as in handbook
a book used for instruction in a subject
a primer of human anatomy
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Recent Examples of primer
All of a sudden, eating a burger, taking pills with a shell made from gelatin or reaching for a primer or concealer made with glycerin could mean a trip to the hospital.
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 27 May 2026
On the cleansing front, products are called Take One Cleansing Honey and MilkIt Cleansing Powder; serums with names like Satin Resurfacing and luminous Brightening, while Camera Ready serves as the range’s primer.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Here’s a primer on the Cup Checklist.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Moisturizers, face oils, and primers are a key first step to ensuring that the makeup going onto your face afterwards will apply and sit right.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 May 2026
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 27 May 2026
On the cleansing front, products are called Take One Cleansing Honey and MilkIt Cleansing Powder; serums with names like Satin Resurfacing and luminous Brightening, while Camera Ready serves as the range’s primer.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Here’s a primer on the Cup Checklist.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Moisturizers, face oils, and primers are a key first step to ensuring that the makeup going onto your face afterwards will apply and sit right.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primer
Noun
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This is a handbook on igniting public joy.—
Holly Corbett,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Despite allegations of differential treatment, Tolcher said punishments were issued according to the discipline policies and procedures in the school’s parent and student handbook.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
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The lineup is powered by Blancpain’s in-house Caliber 510, a manual-winding movement that the house unveiled back in 2020.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
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Keep in mind that your owner's manual will provide specific recommendations for your filter.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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The result is a textbook collective action failure.—
Shlomit Wagman,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Produced by Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond is a textbook example of traditional bourbon craftsmanship.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Performing the text transformed poetry for me from expression to event.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 May 2026
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“Primer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primer. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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