folio

noun

Definition of folionext
as in quarto

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Recent Examples of folio With rides processed through Mews Payments, charges flow automatically to the guest folio, which is the same unified bill that covers the room, the minibar, and the spa. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 29 May 2026 In 2020, the Mills College copy of a Shakespeare first folio (or, F1) sold for $10 million, the previous record holder. — Jean-Christophe Cloutier march 26, Literary Hub, 26 Mar. 2026 The reMarkable 2 bundles are also on sale, so add on your favorite folio of choice on reMarkable's website to get $70 off. — Nena Farrell, Wired News, 1 Dec. 2025 The magic keyboard folio turns your iPad into a fully functioning laptop and detaches and attaches with a simple click. — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for folio
Recent Examples of Synonyms for folio
  1. quarto
  2. hardcover
  3. hardback
  4. paperback
  5. softcover
  6. paperbound
  7. manual
Noun
  • It was first published in a corrupt quarto in 1594.
    — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The poem was published in Shakespeare’s 1609 quarto of 154 sonnets, which wasn’t widely popular in its day.
    — Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of quarto
Noun
  • The untitled project got far enough in Hyperion’s pipeline to be assigned an ISBN and listed in bookseller databases as a 384-page hardcover.
    — Andy Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026
  • While the most popular e-readers are smaller than a hardcover, many are still a bit too large for true grab-and-go convenience.
    — Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of hardcover
Noun
  • Lane was intending to offer contemporary fiction of the sort published in hardback for 7s 6d at a much lower paperback price.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Most drawing books for beginners come in hardback, paperback and e-tablet versions.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of hardback
Noun
  • Supporters say the new paperback edition, released by Macmillan Publishers, is just as relevant today as when the book first came out.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Heffers had bespoke children’s and paperback shops, Blackwell’s separate music and art shops.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of paperback
Noun
  • After the lawsuit was filed, the jail changed its mail policy, and softcover books as well as periodicals published by the nonprofit were accepted into the jail.
    — Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 12 Dec. 2025
  • The softcover reading guide highlights ten of the most vital works to the Mythos.
    — Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Definition of softcover
Noun
  • As the first nodes of the internet were being wired together, the Catalog became a paperbound search engine.
    — Fred Turner, Harper's magazine, 10 Jan. 2019
Definition of paperbound
Noun
  • Over seven full-lengths, Butler has created a multi-volume instruction manual for transcendence.
    — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Mated to a six-speed manual with custom gear ratios, the mill makes 860 hp, 600 ft lbs of torque, and redlines at 7,500 rpm.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of manual

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“Folio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folio. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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