as in handbook
a book used for instruction in a subject
a primer of human anatomy
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Recent Examples of primer
Arnold’s new cookbook reflects both of those worlds while also serving as an accessible primer for people wanting to understand Thai cooking techniques and ingredients.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Whether residue swabs from the hands of the defendants who were arrested near the detention facility revealed firearm primer or suggested fireworks use, indicating, perhaps, their proximity to Song, were among the elements of physical evidence that the defense attorneys probed on Tuesday.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025
For those unfamiliar with Gein, here’s a primer on his life, crimes, and influence on American culture.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Quinn’s origin story doubles as a primer in entrepreneurial training.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Whether residue swabs from the hands of the defendants who were arrested near the detention facility revealed firearm primer or suggested fireworks use, indicating, perhaps, their proximity to Song, were among the elements of physical evidence that the defense attorneys probed on Tuesday.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025
For those unfamiliar with Gein, here’s a primer on his life, crimes, and influence on American culture.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Quinn’s origin story doubles as a primer in entrepreneurial training.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primer
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The book is a policy handbook meant to address the realities of political life following the turmoil of the French Revolution, presenting a Christian alternative to both the authoritarian secular liberalism and counterrevolutionary movements of the day.—
Indianapolis Star,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
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Bonilla suggested there is no policy in her contract or the employee handbook that forbids teachers from partaking in surrogacy or in vitro fertilization.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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There’s no manual on how to invent forgeries.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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Debuting in 2020, the variant is a base model with some fun add-ons, like a sport suspension, limited-shift differential, and a six-speed manual, and no filler.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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Levasseur also mentioned professional development aiding in both ELA and math and the implementation of new textbooks that align with state math framework.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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As global consumers increasingly favor independent brands and slow fashion that embody strong values, Songmont stands as a textbook example of this new wave of Chinese luxury — rooted in the East, resonant worldwide.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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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,
14 Oct. 2025
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The text interview features additional notes and annotations from Husain and has been popular among Bloomberg subscribers.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Primer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primer. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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