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adjective

Definition of textbooknext
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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textbook

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noun

ˈteks(t)-ˌbu̇k How to pronounce textbook (audio)
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
Adjective
Guyton, the second Black woman to host A Capitol Fourth after Vanessa Williams, recognizes that her own swift and dramatic rise to stardom after years of dues-paying and nearly quitting performing entirely is a textbook American success story. — Scott Huver, PEOPLE.com, 1 July 2022 At the same time, solutions borrowed from textbook European nation-states are unlikely to serve us well. — Samuel Goldman, The Week, 22 Sep. 2021
Noun
After an eight-play, 71-yard jaunt by the Rams tied the game at 27 with seven minutes and 14 seconds to go, the teams traded especially textbook scoring drives. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026 At times, the photographs have the glossy, didactic quality of the figures in a textbook. — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for textbook
Recent Examples of Synonyms for textbook
  1. classic
  2. handbook
  3. exemplary
  4. text
  5. model
  6. manual
  7. definitive
Adjective
  • The collection follows a very classic autumnal color palette, with speckles of burgundy, brown, khaki, and deep greens.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Rooms Standard rooms are classic in look and feel with dark wood furniture and neutral fabrics, yet appointed with modern embellishments such as universal outlets and bedside light controls.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of classic
Noun
  • Here is the full, unedited, description of the traditional pop vocal album category, from the 69th Grammy Rules & Guidelines handbook.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The industry- and lifestyle-focused podcast serves as an audio handbook for songwriters, sharing best practices and insider pro tips for surviving and thriving in this difficult-to-navigate creative space.
    — Lily Moayeri, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of handbook
Adjective
  • Setting the standard for luxury with exemplary service and culinary offerings, all at the heart of Santa Fe’s rich cultural center.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • In 2023, Leslie Van Houten was granted parole and released after holding what many described as an exemplary record for decades behind bars.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of exemplary
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
  • Locked chats, by contrast, remain saved and follow a user’s existing model-improvement setting.
    — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Presley was Crawford and Rande Gerber’s eldest child, and the older brother of model-actress Kaia, who most recently appeared in Ryan Murphy’s The Shards.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of model
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
Adjective
  • Jewish Baseball News — an independent organization that maintains the definitive roster of Jewish players in professional baseball — applies a deliberately inclusive standard.
    — Zachary Kranc, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Sphere Entertainment has said the venue could open before 2030, pending definitive agreements and necessary approvals.
    — CBS Baltimore, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
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