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
Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The show is a textbook example of the sort of show the corporation is looking to do more of, representing underrepresented communities in parts of the UK that don’t always get their fair share.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Mar. 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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Based on their 2024 financials, Meta is not some struggling teacher in Boise, Idaho, photocopying textbook pages for their students.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The show is a textbook example of the sort of show the corporation is looking to do more of, representing underrepresented communities in parts of the UK that don’t always get their fair share.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
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Rachel Zegler impresses with a rendition of a classic Sound of Music song — but with a Billie Eilish twist — in a new singing lesson with Entertainment Weekly.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Whether your aesthetic leans vintage eclectic or organic modern, there's something for everyone with our range of seating options: Choose from colorful velvet, classic leather, and even curved details.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Mar. 2025
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The pilot handbook also indicates an air speed of 95 knots must be maintained to fly in icing conditions if de-icing equipment is fully functional.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2025
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In most organizations, new employees will be provided with a copy of the employee handbook, which typically includes pages upon pages of policies they are expected to adhere to during their tenure.—
Marie Unger,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Nicholas Bear Bade, who are both transgender males, have exemplary service records, the judge wrote.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
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These exemplary representatives of Gen Z offer hope for a post-climate future for occasionally dejected Gen-Xers like me.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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But working in a single text chat was more efficient, fun, and intellectually stimulating.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2025
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Universities have reported some students being forced to leave immediately, in many cases after discovering their visas were cancelled in the federal Student Exchange and Visitor Information System, or via an unexpected text or email.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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The addition of comprehensive model evaluation tools and multi-model inference capabilities positions Bedrock as a mature platform for enterprise AI initiatives.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
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The United States sent Moscow a model suburban home, cut in half, so television cameras could show the interior.—
Matthew Thompson,
New York Times,
25 Nov. 2024
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The physical edition even includes a full-color manual like the good old days, which is a nice touch.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Now, McCloud and Telgemeier have teamed up to publish a new how-to manual for younger kids.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Crypto Confidential: Forbes' definitive guide to crypto and blockchain, delivered to your inbox every Saturday.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Written by Mexican composer José Alfredo Jiménez in 1971, the song gained even greater prominence when Fernández recorded his definitive version two years later.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Textbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textbook. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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