as in books
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 tomes
The other 19% constitute freaks at the far end, who read 10 or more tomes.
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
Aptly titled Ultimate Collector Watches, the two tomes spotlight 100 of the most incredible timepieces ever made and provide a comprehensive historical overview of haute horlogerie, from the very first pocket watches to the latest and greatest one-offs.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2025
Naturally, a unique coffee table begs for equally interesting coffee-table books, and these spellbinding tomes are readily available on the secondhand market.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2025
On his bookshelves, archeological works sat beside tomes on Greek, Norse, and Celtic mythology.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Each volume has a separate dedication to various family members (including those of the canine variety), and Rodin sought to capture the culmination of her own visual references through the tomes.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 19 Nov. 2025
Ancient book clasps — used to keep manuscript tomes shut — were uncovered at the site, along with styli, the medieval equivalents of pens and pencils.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Nothing, however, replaces cruising around stacks of books at a real bookstore, thumbing through the tomes that catch your eye.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Jones read tomes that featured accounts of pioneering women and of their attempts to survive and make it through.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
Aptly titled Ultimate Collector Watches, the two tomes spotlight 100 of the most incredible timepieces ever made and provide a comprehensive historical overview of haute horlogerie, from the very first pocket watches to the latest and greatest one-offs.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2025
Naturally, a unique coffee table begs for equally interesting coffee-table books, and these spellbinding tomes are readily available on the secondhand market.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2025
On his bookshelves, archeological works sat beside tomes on Greek, Norse, and Celtic mythology.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Each volume has a separate dedication to various family members (including those of the canine variety), and Rodin sought to capture the culmination of her own visual references through the tomes.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 19 Nov. 2025
Ancient book clasps — used to keep manuscript tomes shut — were uncovered at the site, along with styli, the medieval equivalents of pens and pencils.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Nothing, however, replaces cruising around stacks of books at a real bookstore, thumbing through the tomes that catch your eye.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Jones read tomes that featured accounts of pioneering women and of their attempts to survive and make it through.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tomes
books
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In recent years, for example, the United States has seen a wave of right-wing political interference in education focused on banning certain concepts, authors, and books from schools’ libraries and curricula.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
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Designers seek out furniture, such as chairs, dining tables, and case goods, along with accent items like original art, hardcover books, lamp bases, and brass accessories.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Tomes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tomes. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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