as in handbook
a book used for instruction in a subject
a primer of human anatomy
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Recent Examples of primer
While often skipped for the sake of time, a base of the best eyeshadow primer is crucial to ensure your work stays put throughout the day.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
My usual caveat As always, this short primer is only a sampling of available AI tools, and a smaller slice yet of what will be available a few months from now.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2025
Just brush on the primer, wait about 30 seconds, and then follow up with the jet-black mascara side of the tube.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 8 Apr. 2025
Infused with ceramides and vitamin B5 to condition, this primer helps your mascara layers appear less clumpy and crunchy, making your lashes feel healthier over time.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 8 Apr. 2025
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
My usual caveat As always, this short primer is only a sampling of available AI tools, and a smaller slice yet of what will be available a few months from now.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2025
Just brush on the primer, wait about 30 seconds, and then follow up with the jet-black mascara side of the tube.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 8 Apr. 2025
Infused with ceramides and vitamin B5 to condition, this primer helps your mascara layers appear less clumpy and crunchy, making your lashes feel healthier over time.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primer
Noun
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Rules are listed in the school’s parent handbook.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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The pilot handbook also indicates an air speed of 95 knots must be maintained to fly in icing conditions if de-icing equipment is fully functional.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The physical edition even includes a full-color manual like the good old days, which is a nice touch.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Now, McCloud and Telgemeier have teamed up to publish a new how-to manual for younger kids.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In this respect, keep in mind that according to textbook theory, returns and risk should be positively correlated, not the reverse.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The textbook first thing that businesses do in response to economic uncertainty is to protect their balance sheet to hold onto as much money as possible for a rainy day down the road.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Neal Earley,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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Busy decision makers probably won’t read walls of text.—
Nick Brown,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Primer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primer. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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