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.
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Flora Tsapovsky,
San Francisco Chronicle,
2 Sep. 2021
Joe Árvai,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Moreover, although virtually unseen at the time, technological advances were beginning to unlock the oil lodged in very dense shale rocks, something that petroleum textbooks had previously said was commercially impossible.
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Daniel Yergin,
Time,
20 June 2026
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Adjective
At the same time, solutions borrowed from textbook European nation-states are unlikely to serve us well.
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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
Some textbook examples include stories that incite fear and panic that reducing our reliance on oil and gas would lead to both widespread and permanent unemployment and demolish the economy.
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Joe Árvai,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Moreover, although virtually unseen at the time, technological advances were beginning to unlock the oil lodged in very dense shale rocks, something that petroleum textbooks had previously said was commercially impossible.
—
Daniel Yergin,
Time,
20 June 2026
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The classic and irresistible pairing of fat and acid is nothing short of genius; the butter that makes the sauce taste so rich and creamy is perfectly tempered by the vinegar that adds a signature tang to the hot sauce.
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Fans have since delighted in the resurgence of the classic 1971 country-folk hit, with videos circulating across social media of World Cup viewers proudly belting the lyrics.
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Now, 15 years later, the law continues to guide district handbooks across Oregon.
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Rules for e-bikes and other two-wheel vehicles are contained within the DMV’s California motorcycle handbook, but general traffic knowledge is not commonplace.
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According to the Michelin Guide, restaurants may receive one to three Michelin stars for exemplary food.
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Not to mention, in the past, NASA engineers haven’t exactly shown an exemplary understanding of women’s bodies to begin with.
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Because the texts would be part of the curriculum, they could be included on standardized testing, potentially impacting the school district’s test record if students do not perform well.
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Following the abrupt dissolution of Disney’s $1 billion investment in OpenAI’s Sora text-to-video app, Shin stressed that there are no plans to use A24’s existing IP to create GenAI tools.
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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.
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The Society of Arts was a model third-place institution, Richmond’s own semipublic coffeehouse.
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OpenClaw will then interpret and complete the tasks automatically without the need to memorize complex commands or the need to resort to complicated reference manuals.
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For people who don’t know the courtesy; new residents, visitors, or anyone simply following the rules in the driver’s manual, a sudden Pittsburgh left can be confusing and dangerous, especially if a third driver or a pedestrian isn’t expecting that quick turn.
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There has been no definitive declaration about which direction this team will take.
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Moreover, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh did a good job at his first post-meeting press conference last week, and the potential for a definitive agreement to end the war with Iran bodes well for the global economy.
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“Textbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textbook. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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