as in handbook
a book used for instruction in a subject
a primer of human anatomy
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Recent Examples of primer
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Both Spotify and Apple have pretty good introductory playlists that serve as a primer for Dan’s extensive catalog.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Here’s a primer: Only weeks ago, Mr. al-Assad still ruled most of Syria.
—Josh Holder, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024
Power Grip Stick & Set Duo Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray
Snag this on-sale primer and setting spray duo for the beauty lover on your gift list.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Both Spotify and Apple have pretty good introductory playlists that serve as a primer for Dan’s extensive catalog.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Here’s a primer: Only weeks ago, Mr. al-Assad still ruled most of Syria.
—Josh Holder, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primer
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The program, which came with a 26-book handbook, filled a compact schedule led by a suite of USC Annenberg’s journalism professors.Melanie Anzidei, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Take a cue from the Olsen handbook and look for shaggy details, longline shapes, and reversible designs.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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Players are always barred from promoting or displaying anything that could be considered controversial, according to the manual.Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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The following steps are general guidelines, but make sure to look at your specific appliance’s manual.Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2025
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For 25 years, Mary and Chris Teague were textbook high school sweethearts.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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The consensus in anatomy textbooks is that there are three main kinds of cartilage, Plikus says.ByMitch Leslie, science.org, 9 Jan. 2025
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This poser is hard to work through when we are only given the text.Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 14 Jan. 2025
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Axios has obtained a prepared text of his opening statement.Mike Allen, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Primer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primer. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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