Thesaurus results for TOME

tome

noun

ˈtōm

Definition of tome

as in book

a set of printed sheets of paper bound together between covers and forming a work of fiction or nonfiction picked up a thick tome on the Roman Empire at a used book store

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Recent Examples of tome The decision to leave the EU and rewrite several tomes’ worth of trade and industrial policy has taken a comprehensive toll on the British economy, according to a working paper published last week by the National Bureau of Economic Research. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 23 June 2026 At the Obama public library, I was greeted by gleaming wood shelves and stacks of colorful tomes, and shimmering light streaming through its floor-to-ceiling windows. — Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026 Considered one of the definitive records of Monroe, the tome offers interviews with primary sources like former husband Arthur Miller, friend and mentor Lee Strasberg and directors Otto Preminger, Billy Wilder and John Huston. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 1 June 2026 Along with the Betty Crocker’s Cookbook, these tomes were Mom’s culinary guides for many classic recipes, including roast chicken, pie crust, and dinner rolls. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tome

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tome

book

Noun

The film industry frequently mines the publishing industry for books to turn into films.

— Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 19 July 2026
This comes with early access to RSVP for the tour, as well as a custom mai tai glass and a passport-like book to collect stamps at each home bar.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026