as in handbooks
a book used for instruction in a subject
a primer of human anatomy
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Recent Examples of primers
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.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 May 2026
And many primers are unnecessarily facile.
—Mac Barnett, Longreads, 5 May 2026
Her latest primers, which build on the original, have either a champagne or a golden tint to make skin radiant.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Face mists can also be used as primers in makeup application.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
These nursery primers turned out to be the start of Tennyson’s lifetime immersion in contemporary science.
—Kathryn Hughes, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Plus, check out more similar primers, below.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
The budget fight has sparked pointed comments in committee meetings where Tanner and Grow have offered primers to their fellow legislators about how the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee works to set the state’s budget.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
One/Size is currently offering 13 products at Boots, including top seller On ‘Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray and various primers formulated for a variety of skin tones and types.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Jan. 2026
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 May 2026
And many primers are unnecessarily facile.
—Mac Barnett, Longreads, 5 May 2026
Her latest primers, which build on the original, have either a champagne or a golden tint to make skin radiant.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Face mists can also be used as primers in makeup application.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
These nursery primers turned out to be the start of Tennyson’s lifetime immersion in contemporary science.
—Kathryn Hughes, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Plus, check out more similar primers, below.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
The budget fight has sparked pointed comments in committee meetings where Tanner and Grow have offered primers to their fellow legislators about how the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee works to set the state’s budget.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
One/Size is currently offering 13 products at Boots, including top seller On ‘Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray and various primers formulated for a variety of skin tones and types.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for primers
Noun
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That included new language in its sports handbooks, and a more hands-on role in Blue Devils’ NIL opportunities.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Dozens of photos included in the documents released Wednesday are military handbooks, field guides and cultural texts, some dating back to the early 2000s that appeared to belong to Gingles, as well as numerous books from the SANS Institute detailing computer hacker tools.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The company is designing an AI app to help junior workers ensure quality control, consult manufacturer manuals—even for client-specific building codes.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The occupants of the houses received clear user manuals to that effect.—
Stefan Ionescu
May 26,
New Atlas,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Although dictionaries are imperfect, their definitions are the result of the rigorous study of word meaning and adherence to the scientific process of lexicography, the practice of writing and editing dictionaries and other reference materials.—
Phillip M. Carter,
The Conversation,
28 May 2026
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Virginia’s Supreme Court majority sought an answer in dictionaries, which define the word as the act or process of choosing.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
Noun
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And, probably, physical textbooks, too.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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One such organization is TechCo Savvy, a nonprofit designed to take science, technology, engineering and mathematics education out of the textbooks and onto the streets of West Garfield Park, in the form of home design.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Now, Scapicchio wants the texts released in criminal court and says prosecutors have fought her efforts to do so.—
Louisa Moller,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The texts were between Proctor and Goode, Read’s attorney Aaron Rosenberg said in court, fighting for the messages.—
Todd Prussman,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
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“Primers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primers. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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