as in handbook
a book used for instruction in a subject
a primer of human anatomy
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Recent Examples of primer
Nashville's most popular Lamar songs offer a pregame primer for viewers who aren't as familiar with his discography.
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Analis Bailey, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
Professional makeup artist Jessica Smalls relies on Bobbi Brown’s hydrating primer to help keep skin hydrated, creating the perfect canvas of makeup to follow.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins calls them confidence-boosting opportunities, a final primer before tipoff.
—Doug Haller, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Infused with niacinamide, turmeric, vitamin C and fruit antioxidants, the offering brings a pink-hued glow and is meant to be worn either on its own or as a primer under one’s foundation for a boost of radiance.
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—Noor Lobad, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
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Analis Bailey, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
Professional makeup artist Jessica Smalls relies on Bobbi Brown’s hydrating primer to help keep skin hydrated, creating the perfect canvas of makeup to follow.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins calls them confidence-boosting opportunities, a final primer before tipoff.
—Doug Haller, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Infused with niacinamide, turmeric, vitamin C and fruit antioxidants, the offering brings a pink-hued glow and is meant to be worn either on its own or as a primer under one’s foundation for a boost of radiance.
6.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primer
Noun
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Welcome to the 2025 Los Angeles Chargers offseason handbook.—
Daniel Popper,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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To create an employee handbook easily, use online templates or platforms like SHRM or Workable, which offer customizable guides tailored to small businesses.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Refer to your owner’s manual for specific filter removal instructions.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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Kunkel explains that mental health professionals use the DSM-5 manual to diagnose conditions.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Marmor praised the mother's response, which involved validating Annie's feelings and giving her the option to leave, as a textbook example of supportive parenting.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Those who fail to adapt will find that their only role in future classrooms will be as case studies in history textbooks. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Many of the templates are limited to things like social handles, split-screen layouts, text overlays, and vertical shorts.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
15 Mar. 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.—
Al Gaspeny,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Primer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primer. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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