How to Use bibliophile in a Sentence

bibliophile

noun
  • Many bibliophiles shudder at the thought of tossing a book in the trash.
    — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, 23 Feb. 2018
  • At Cook & Book, bibliophiles can have their cake and eat it, too.
    — Vogue, 16 July 2017
  • Sure, the thought of getting rid of books sickens most bibliophiles.
    — Michael Ansaldo, PCWorld, 20 Apr. 2020
  • So, what can young bibliophiles expect from the latest title?
    — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Complete with a leather tassel, these bookmarks are perfect for the bibliophile in your life.
    — Christina Montoya Fiedler, Good Housekeeping, 6 July 2022
  • How a tiny town in southern France became a magnet for bibliophiles.
    — Lorna Parkes, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2023
  • For those who haven’t heard the term before, a bibliophile is described as someone who collects or has a great love of books.
    — Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2023
  • From initials to designs, these bibliophiles are making their mark on the literary world one press at a time.
    — Haley Velasco, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
  • In some cases, their skin was used as book covers by bibliophiles and surgeons with a taste for human-hide binding.
    — The New York Review of Books, 22 Mar. 2018
  • For bibliophiles, these numbers are alarming.
    — Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Still searching for that perfect holiday season gift for the bibliophiles in your life?
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
  • The result has been depletion in reserves and a bleak outlook for bibliophiles.
    — Anita Chabria, sacbee.com, 15 May 2017
  • So, where are bibliophiles headed in 2026?
    — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The trend garners varied reactions among bibliophiles, design-lovers, and those who refuse to choose a side.
    — House Beautiful, 31 May 2023
  • True bibliophiles can head down the block to Dom Knigi, one of the most famous bookshops in the city.
    — Lucas Peterson, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2016
  • This clever piece makes the perfect addition to any bibliophile's bedroom, living room, or study.
    — Kelly O'Sullivan, Country Living, 7 Feb. 2017
  • For bibliophiles, there’s no better feeling than wrapping up in a comfy blanket and getting lost in a book.
    — Isabel Garcia, House Beautiful, 17 Dec. 2019
  • It has been renowned among bibliophiles for decades for its ability to locate even the most obscure title and send it off to a reader.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Throughout the day, the two lifelong bibliophiles keep the space tidy, input new books and organize returns.
    — Houston Chronicle, 16 Apr. 2020
  • Being a bibliophile didn’t predict whether someone thought kids had less respect for authority, and so on.
    — Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 16 Oct. 2019
  • Tucked in the back of the store, a book room is a bibliophile’s haven, where shoppers linger among titles warmed by an oversized hanging lamp and retro furniture.
    — Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Cue an entire song devoted to the wonders of public libraries, to this bibliophile’s delight.
    — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022
  • As any bibliophile knows, ugly bookends cannot diminish the wisdom, emotion and knowledge that lies on the pages between them.
    — Henry Schulman, SFChronicle.com, 29 Sep. 2019
  • Rare Square Books rounds out their offerings, housing special and hard-to-find editions that bibliophiles crave.
    — American Booksellers Association, USA TODAY, 1 June 2024
  • This poignant love letter to bibliophiles and indie booksellers is absolute catnip for readers like you.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
  • But in Sittenfeld’s telling, the former first lady—or someone quite like her—was a shy but sharp bibliophile with seething guilt and compelling self-doubt.
    — The New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2020
  • Beware the biography-laden diet, though, which is the bibliophile’s equivalent of skipping leg day.
    — Ben McGrath, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Just like the rainbow library trend, there are some literary design tricks that are more about aesthetics than content (sorry, bibliophiles).
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2024
  • For more than 30 years, bibliophiles — both local and out-of-towners — have flocked to this store, which carries the latest titles as well as books for children and young adults.
    — Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
  • This year, for the first time, a shuttle bus will transport bibliophiles between three, six, nine or all 13 participating bookstores.
    — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024

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