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adjective

Definition of textbooknext
as in classic
constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated a textbook example of a film that captures the feel of the novel on which it is based

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textbook

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noun

ˈteks(t)-ˌbu̇k How to pronounce textbook (audio)
as in handbook
a book used for instruction in a subject one shelf in my bookcase is crammed full of my old college textbooks

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Recent Examples of textbook
Adjective
Guyton, the second Black woman to host A Capitol Fourth after Vanessa Williams, recognizes that her own swift and dramatic rise to stardom after years of dues-paying and nearly quitting performing entirely is a textbook American success story. — Scott Huver, PEOPLE.com, 1 July 2022 At the same time, solutions borrowed from textbook European nation-states are unlikely to serve us well. — Samuel Goldman, The Week, 22 Sep. 2021
Noun
The textbook catalogs the ways prosecutors can abuse their powers. — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 17 July 2026 Children’s literature can humanize Black people in a way that news coverage, television, films and school textbooks and curriculum often do not, helping to combat racial bias and stereotypes. — Brooke Harris Garad, The Conversation, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for textbook
Recent Examples of Synonyms for textbook
  1. classic
  2. handbook
  3. exemplary
  4. text
  5. model
  6. manual
  7. definitive
Adjective
  • For the first official day of the con, SDCC gave us reimaginings of classic tales.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 July 2026
  • The classic, beachy dive bar right on Pacific Coast Highway in Sunset Beach was a familiar haunt for the Orange County native, but on this random Tuesday afternoon, Turcs was filled with an audience twice the 32-year-old’s age.
    — Josh Chesler, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of classic
Noun
  • Instead, Sip Easy is a practical handbook on what to say, what to do, and how to behave to get as much out of your vinous time in Italy.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Automakers used to assign systems engineers to read the entire New Car Assessment Program handbook, translate dozens of requirements into test scenarios by hand, and run them.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of handbook
Adjective
  • The service is exemplary, and the mansion was far from overcrowded on Friday night.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
  • Burns leaned on his exemplary short game in Friday’s second round.
    — Justin Ray, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of exemplary
Noun
  • The government did, however, send over legal text stating that Homefield’s developer may not sell, lease or transfer ownership of properties within STAR bond project areas without the Unified Government’s approval.
    — Sofi Zeman July 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • The technology underlying chatbots such as Claude and ChatGPT uses patterns in data by analyzing vast quantities of digital text and video from the internet.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of text
Adjective
  • The Ramp study found the strongest employment gains at exactly these multi-model adopters.
    — Don Muir, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Other model-specific details include Union Jacks embossed onto the sun visors, an Earls Court 1951 logo stitched into the headrests, and a wooden gear shifter.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
Definition of model
Noun
  • Follow-up sequences that required manual tracking now run automatically, so no client falls through the cracks because a single person was managing too many relationships at once.
    — Scotty Elliott, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Always check your owner’s manual to learn the best usage practices for your particular grill mat.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
Definition of manual
Adjective
  • Like many of the club’s acquisitions, Straus’ had been lauded as a definitive step in the right direction for a team that has largely underperformed.
    — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Americans are increasingly seeking innovative therapies for aging, chronic pain and longevity; often faster than science can provide definitive answers.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of definitive

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