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
Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
The levy will pay for items such as teachers and staff, bus transportation, textbooks, technology, and security such as secure entrances, alarms, cameras and electronic notification systems, according to the district.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 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
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Baun's hit on Skattebo appeared to be a textbook hip-drop tackle, though it was not called on the field.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
The levy will pay for items such as teachers and staff, bus transportation, textbooks, technology, and security such as secure entrances, alarms, cameras and electronic notification systems, according to the district.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
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The aesthetic is defined by deep red and forest green tartans, warm lighting, elevated accents, and sophisticated dinnerware that evokes classic holiday charm with a polished Americana flair.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Contemporary managers, executives and umpires will be considered in December 2026, while classic era candidates will be viewed in December 2027.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The process, carried out by regional district councils and overseen by the national office, requires disgraced pastors to step away from ministry for at least a year and undergo Christian counseling, according to a 135-page restoration handbook obtained by NBC News.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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While the sheriff’s office does not have a policy explicitly barring deputies from living out of state, employees are required to report their primary addresses to the department, according to the county handbook.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Both were exemplary but had to be substituted due to injury.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Now, he’s being remembered as an exemplary leader.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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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.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
4 Nov. 2025
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These works invite active listening, just as Practical Criticism rewards the reader with an enhanced appreciation of the text.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Legion’s strategy is to stay model-agnostic and focus on secure, interoperable agentic workflows that span multiple systems.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement The most valuable work will come from your ability to conduct a multi-agent, multi-model workflow, synthesizing the outputs of specialized tools into a cohesive and superior whole.—
Marco Argenti,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Most of its libraries are delivered via OTA updates, with developers being provided with manuals, case studies, and continuous integration support.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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The model comes with two batteries, charging cable, carry case and clear user manual, and is available for US$1,099.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Nothing definitive from Roseman.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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But the answer that emerges from a review of Cheney’s actions and statements appears to be a definitive no.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Textbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textbook. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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