as in handbook
a book used for instruction in a subject
a primer of human anatomy
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Recent Examples of primer
Both skin types can benefit from primers, but there are clear differences between primers made for oily skin and options made for drier skin types.
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Lily Wohlner, Allure, 26 July 2025
The hydrating ingredient is known for its lightweight moisture that is good for all skin types (yes, even oily and acne-prone) and, in a way, acts like a primer for the rest of our regimen.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 15 July 2025
Investing more upfront by purchasing a high-quality primer and paint can save you from slower dry times and paint that wears out prematurely, leading to a more durable and long-lasting final product.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
While different brands might be favored, both ONE/SIZE Beauty’s primer and setting spray was a repeat favorite amongst the women.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 July 2025
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Lily Wohlner, Allure, 26 July 2025
The hydrating ingredient is known for its lightweight moisture that is good for all skin types (yes, even oily and acne-prone) and, in a way, acts like a primer for the rest of our regimen.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 15 July 2025
Investing more upfront by purchasing a high-quality primer and paint can save you from slower dry times and paint that wears out prematurely, leading to a more durable and long-lasting final product.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
While different brands might be favored, both ONE/SIZE Beauty’s primer and setting spray was a repeat favorite amongst the women.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primer
Noun
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The handbook adds administrators have the right to confiscate a phone when a student breaks the rule.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Aug. 2025
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The handbook says inmates can also play sports, attend religious services and access televisions.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Training videos, manuals and online seminars will be available to help users transition to the new website.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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That sort of policy is to prevent the federal government from exploiting workers, the park service's reference manual indicates, and to ensure the park complies with federal labor laws.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The rest of the experience is textbook high-end, focused sports car: a nearly formula car-tight pedal box and excellent gearing.—
Peter Nelson,
ArsTechnica,
1 Aug. 2025
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Over time, these gatherings taught me what no textbook ever could: that wisdom lives at the table, in story, silence and shared vulnerability.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
30 July 2025
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Traditional supervised learning demands that developers label every snippet with exact text—a costly, error‑prone bottleneck.—
Ashutosh Synghal,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Another clip released in May showed Rush's wife Wendy monitoring data and text communications on board a support vessel, Polar Prince and is believed to have captured the moment that the sound of the implosion reached the surface.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Primer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primer. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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