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
Duaa Eldeib, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
These children did not learn about extinction from dry textbooks.
—Prince Harry, Time, 7 May 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 decades, medical textbooks and lectures have presented the vitamin K injection as an example of a public health policy success.
—Duaa Eldeib, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
These children did not learn about extinction from dry textbooks.
—Prince Harry, Time, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for textbook
Adjective
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Whatever your summer itinerary, a striped button-down shirt is one of those classic staples that deserves a spot in your closet.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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The aesthetic feels classic Four Seasons—comfortable rather than trendy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Despite allegations of differential treatment, Tolcher said punishments were issued according to the discipline policies and procedures in the school’s parent and student handbook.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
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According to a handbook from the Texas Attorney General's Office, a capital conviction is typically appealed to both the state court and federal court.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Or at least that few face in an exemplary way.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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The Outstanding Series Format Deck Presented by Canva Award recognizes one project in competition with $1,000 toward the creation of an exemplary format deck.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Every room comes with a dedicated personal concierge reachable by text.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Do not turn one unclear text into a full investigation.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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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
Noun
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As workers shifted from manual to white collar labor, more people began exercising recreationally, to keep their bodies healthy despite sedentary work.—
Jamil Zaki,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Residents say efforts to remove the plant have largely been limited to small-scale manual clearing by fishermen and sporadic pilot efforts by authorities, with no effective large-scale solution in place.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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And talks between Washington and Tehran have failed to reach a diplomatic agreement to bring a definitive end to the conflict.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Deuce gave a definitive answer in Game 4, making the Knicks even more dangerous in the Eastern Conference finals.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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“Textbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textbook. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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