PICTURE-BOOK Synonyms: 142 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈpik-chər-ˌbu̇k

Definition of picture-book

as in perfect

being entirely without fault or flaw the players gave a picture-book performance that will go down in the annals of football as one of the all-time great games

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Recent Examples of picture-book

Adjective

Pop Mart first launched Labubu as part of a blind-box collection in 2019 after licensing the character from Hong Kong-Dutch artist Kasing Lung, who created it for a picture-book series several years earlier. — Elaine Yu, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026 This graphic novel from the Lenexa picture-book author and illustrator is based on the experiences of his father, who fled Communist Cuba. — Dan Kelly december 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Dec. 2025

Noun

Young People’s Literature This year’s longlist includes fiction, nonfiction, novels in verse, and one picture book. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2026 Her late golden retriever had the run of the place, which was operating at a limited capacity during COVID, and a kids picture book written from the pooch’s perspective, Trooper at the Beverly Hills Hotel, was published in 2022. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for picture-book

Recent Examples of Synonyms for picture-book

Adjective

The loss spelled the end of the Chiefs’ perfect 5-0 start to the season.

— Jeff Rosen, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
Sheet cake recipes are the easiest way to feed dessert to a crowd, meaning this recipe is perfect for the holidays.

— Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of perfect

Noun

The Ohio artist’s first album in four years is paranoid, indulgent, and theatrical, unfolding like a dark romantasy novel.

— Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2026
More recently, Woods has pursued songwriting, releasing his third album, The Killer’s Wife, in 2026.

— Kelly Martinez, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of album

Adjective

On the score, rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane had ideal coverage and the Chiefs brought eight on a blitz.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
The town is also an ideal jumping-off point for exploring the surrounding Dolomites, with lifts taking visitors to Seceda and Alpe di Siusi.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of ideal

Noun

Film Lab Africa, the British Council’s film and TV accelerator programme in Nigeria, hosted a preview screening of TABOO, a new seven-part Nigerian anthology series, during the London Film Festival.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026
Along with being a longtime fan of Stine, Van Houdt had previously worked at SyFy, where he was introduced to Front Street Pictures, the production company behind the 2010 anthology series The Haunting Hour.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of anthology

Adjective

Gaskins put together a nearly flawless shooting performance in the second half, scoring 14 of his 20 points in the final 20 minutes on a perfect 5 of 5 clip from the field (including 4 of 4 from three-point range).

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
Katsuragawa shot a flawless 8-under 63 in the third round at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club, including four birdies in his first five holes, to match Jinam Kang's record in 2006.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of flawless

Noun

Sundfør was also drawn to Julian’s ideas through a close friend who converted to Catholicism while battling cancer, and with whom Sundfør read religious texts, including Julian’s Revelations.

— Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026
Then, both parties check the text on screen before moving on.

— Zoë Schiffer, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of text

Adjective

His 28-yard touchdown reception from Sam Darnold late in the second quarter beat Delane, who had excellent position.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
The biggest key for the Brewers in this game is to see if their bullpen can keep their excellent pitching alive.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of excellent

Noun

Josh Riedel Thirty Cabins (title not visible on the spine) is an anthology chapbook put together by Josh Riedel and inspired by cabin designs published in the 1920s.

— Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026
This essay is an edited excerpt from the chapbook Jig, published in the Cahier Series (January 2026) by the Center for Writers & Translators at the American University of Paris, and Sylph Editions, London.

— Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026

Definition of chapbook

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