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
Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 31 Dec. 2025
For this reason, and because of the potentially textbook-rewriting implications of the findings, researchers, including those spearheading the work, are cautious about overselling their results.
—Ivan Amato, Quanta Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
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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
Requiring school boards to fulfill a citizen's request to inspect a textbook or curriculum materials within 14 days.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 31 Dec. 2025
For this reason, and because of the potentially textbook-rewriting implications of the findings, researchers, including those spearheading the work, are cautious about overselling their results.
—Ivan Amato, Quanta Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
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The move reflects a shifting tennis sponsorship landscape, with classic brands long associated with the professional tour, like Fila, Sergio Tacchini, and Ellesse, being replaced by younger activewear brands like FP Movement, Lululemon, and Vuori.—
Jessica Schiffer,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
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All three have been spotted sporting a pair of Adidas sneakers, and so many popular styles are on sale for up to 50 percent off — including the classic Sambas that are rarely marked down.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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That challenge stems from a lack of awareness of the condition, which was first added to the DSM — a handbook used by clinicians to diagnose mental health conditions — in 2013.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2026
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Vacheron Constantin is taking a page out of the auto world’s handbook.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Podziemski agreed that Kuminga’s attitude has been exemplary through trying times.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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For other exemplary sips, drive up and around the other side of Etna to visit Vino di Anna, Tenuta delle Terre Nere Winery, SRC, and Frank Cornelissen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 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.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors argue the texts reflect confusion and secondhand information — not emotional trauma or direct involvement that could improperly influence prosecutorial decision-making.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Yang’s mock competition with the actor Simu Liu, best known for being the first Asian star of a Marvel movie, poked fun at how goofy these milestones could sound, while also ribbing the expectations set by the model-minority stereotype.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
21 Dec. 2025
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Those newer models will make up an increasing share of sales going into next year as the remaining 2025 model-year vehicles are cleared out.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
3 Dec. 2025
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This solid menstrual cup features a simple-to-understand manual with detailed guidance and visual instructions and a long stem design that is perfect for positioning, grabbing and removing.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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As with any kitchen appliance, any lingering questions regarding proper cleaning can be answered within the manufacturer's manual that comes with the item.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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The testing process is built for speed and discretion, delivering a definitive answer in approximately two minutes.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Without any definitive answers just yet, there's been lots of speculation in the local press, including questions about whether the couple were murdered or died by suicide.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Textbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textbook. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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