as in handbook
a book used for instruction in a subject
a primer of human anatomy
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The article dives into the final texts and provides a primer on what was agreed, what remained unresolved, and where the world goes from here, with a critical COP30 looming in 2025.
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David Carlin, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Glossier’s primer serves as an excellent layer of moisture across the skin before applying makeup.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024
As someone who's put Brow Flick’s smudge-proof promise to the test, a flick on the outer and inner corner of my eye lasts all day, with no eyeshadow primer necessary.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
Dior lip oil can be worn on its own for a glossy look, as a primer underneath lipstick or applied on top of lipstick for a little extra shine.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
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David Carlin, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Glossier’s primer serves as an excellent layer of moisture across the skin before applying makeup.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024
As someone who's put Brow Flick’s smudge-proof promise to the test, a flick on the outer and inner corner of my eye lasts all day, with no eyeshadow primer necessary.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
Dior lip oil can be worn on its own for a glossy look, as a primer underneath lipstick or applied on top of lipstick for a little extra shine.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primer
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Sunset anxiety does not appear in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), the handbook used by mental health providers to identify and diagnose mental health conditions.Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 14 Dec. 2024
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There’s nothing in any NFL handbook that would suggest coaching upheaval is a good thing for a rookie franchise quarterback.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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That will likely require more than the scant illustrations in the Cybertruck owner’s manual.Carlton Reid, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2024
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The total output: 950 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque, all sent to the back wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch paddle-shift transmission that delivered snappy shifts but was smoother than the old sequential manual.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Isn't that the textbook definition of a conflict of interest?Stefan Becket, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The origin point of the blaze is textbook wildland-urban interface, or WUI (woo-ee).Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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If this is a new personality trait, raise a flag in a text or a format that curbs interruption.R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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That includes signing up for text alerts, checking news reports and tuning in to weather radio.Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Primer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primer. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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