as in handbook
a book used for instruction in a subject
a primer of human anatomy
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Recent Examples of primer
Compared to base coats, which create a smooth, protective layer for polish, nail primers are the secret to making gel, acrylics, or dip nails last longer by boosting adhesion and preventing lifting.
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
Contributing writer Cat Cardenas put together this quick primer on some of the higher-profile celebrities Chavarria has worked with.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025
For best results, the brand recommends waiting two to three minutes for its primer to fully dry before applying any additional products.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
Beyond the chamber’s red light therapy, the heat softened my skin as a primer for a 60-minute Signature facial.
—Morgan Tilton, The Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2025
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
Contributing writer Cat Cardenas put together this quick primer on some of the higher-profile celebrities Chavarria has worked with.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025
For best results, the brand recommends waiting two to three minutes for its primer to fully dry before applying any additional products.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
Beyond the chamber’s red light therapy, the heat softened my skin as a primer for a 60-minute Signature facial.
—Morgan Tilton, The Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primer
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In short: There’s no correct answer; no handbook dictating the exact right way to preserve an entire country’s cultural history.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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For example, an HR professional could provide pro bono professional services by helping an organization draft an employee handbook.—
Jennifer Sirangelo,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The broader process of updating the federal water control manuals that the dams abide by is ongoing.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Mar. 2025
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The data hoarders collect zines, manuals, family photos, old television shows, and defunct websites—just about everything digital or digitizable at risk of disappearance.—
Julian Lucas,
The New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2025
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Calcium ions show up prominently in any good biology textbook’s list of major molecules that help cells function.—
Steve Granick,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2025
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The abduction of Mahmoud is textbook authoritarian conduct by the MAGA regime.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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For the last four Sundays, the traditional blessing that the pope delivers from a window overlooking St. Peter’s Square has been released as a text.—
Colleen Barry,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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There’s Image Playground, which allows the user to generate AI art using text prompts or quick sketches.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Primer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primer. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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