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
Caleb Gayle, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
As demand for lip lifts grew, more surgeons dusted off their medical textbooks to refamiliarize themselves with the technique.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 27 Jan. 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
For much of my childhood, the massacre was not mentioned in my textbooks.
—Caleb Gayle, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
As demand for lip lifts grew, more surgeons dusted off their medical textbooks to refamiliarize themselves with the technique.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for textbook
Adjective
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Susan Lucci added a classic Christian Louboutin silhouette to a winter sidewalk look in New York City on Tuesday, wearing the brand’s Iriza 100mm pumps in patent beige with a full-length plush pink coat.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Coffee, culture and classic movie romance Start your day at Intelligentsia Coffee in downtown Austin near the Central Library, where an avena latte warms your hands and a flaky pastry warms your heart.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
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Nicole Kidman is quietly redefining the travel-style handbook.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Student handbooks, which govern the relationship between students and their schools, and student-athlete handbooks, which address issues within athletic programs, don’t contemplate monetary fines for athletes, either.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The restaurant also makes an exemplary version of hong mi chang, with sheets of red rice noodle rolled around youtiao that have been filled with shrimp paste.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Mauritius has not been exemplary in its own treatment of the Chagossians who were relocated there and has not committed to any meaningful resettlement.—
Sandeep Gopalan,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Feb. 2026
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But for those interested in fashion history, these red carpet looks are key texts just asking to be pored over.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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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.—
John Lynch,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Normalize mental health conversations and model healthy leadership by taking time off, setting boundaries and seeking help when needed.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Organizations need multi-model portfolios – some proprietary, some licensed, all integrated into architectures that evolve as quickly as their markets.—
Mohamad Ali,
Fortune,
19 Jan. 2026
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Read the manufacturer’s manual before purchase to ensure that the vacuum will work for your home.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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And, many brands now make manuals available for download.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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But vasectomies can be expensive, and though typically reversible, too definitive a commitment for younger men.—
Annalisa Merelli,
STAT,
2 Feb. 2026
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The doo-wop legend Dion recorded the definitive version, but it was covered by artists from Marvin Gaye to Whitney Houston.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Textbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textbook. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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