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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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
Samuel Goldman, The Week, 22 Sep. 2021
The vegan ramen was originally developed for Afuri’s Portland, Ore., location with the goal of being a lighter, decidedly non-textbook option.
—Flora Tsapovsky, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Sep. 2021
Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Italy’s famous landmarks offer something no textbook can — the chance for your children to stand inside history.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
At the same time, solutions borrowed from textbook European nation-states are unlikely to serve us well.
—Samuel Goldman, The Week, 22 Sep. 2021
The vegan ramen was originally developed for Afuri’s Portland, Ore., location with the goal of being a lighter, decidedly non-textbook option.
—Flora Tsapovsky, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Sep. 2021
Noun
With the college using online textbooks, the bookstore was no longer needed.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Italy’s famous landmarks offer something no textbook can — the chance for your children to stand inside history.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
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Beachy handbags, light jackets, classic pearls, chunky boots—your choice of accompaniments can take things from romantic to edgy to eclectic.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2026
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Many vintage fashion enthusiasts and Lilly Pulitzer collectors specifically seek out white label pieces for their classic prints, silhouettes, and legacy value.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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The proposal also provides that certain common business models and practices, such as providing a sample employee handbook or requiring anti-harassment training, don’t by themselves make joint employer status more likely.—
Keith Sonderling,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The district maintains an anti-bullying policy outlined in its student handbook.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But while Louis Moore was exemplary in 2025 — picking off six passes and helping anchor a sturdy secondary on Indiana’s national championship team — NFL evaluators have doubts about whether his modest size (5-10, 191) and limited athleticism will lend itself to a long-term NFL career.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Under the command of Captain Charles Satterlee, the vessel escorted 18 convoys, earning a special commendation for exemplary service.—
Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The old-school style page with charts and text explained how to calculate the safety of lowering landing gear when a plane is moving slowly at low altitudes, as the Jeju flight was.—
James Glanz,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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There’s a lot more in the text of the Voting Rights Act that categorizes the relationship between race, political cohesion and voting power.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
1 May 2026
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Hart, however, made a wonderful senator, a model public servant and an inspiring statesman.—
John T. Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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ChatOn’s main advantage is multi-model access.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Although the car is normally available with either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox, the special edition is expected to only be available with the latter.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Scooby Doo quest, the heart of the night, comes complete with a 14-page manual full of character bios, clues and missions.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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State Republican lawmakers didn’t offer definitive assessments of the map on Monday.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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The story behind sports’ most universal gesture is a genuine historical mystery with at least two credible origin claims, a handful of murkier ones and no definitive answer.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Textbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textbook. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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