as in perfect
being entirely without fault or flaw
the players gave a picture-book performance that will go down in the annals of football as one of the all-time great games
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Recent Examples of picture-book
Nikki Nolan, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
The spread of literacy, newfangled methods of production and an almost mystical efflorescence of creativity combined to produce superb and lasting works of picture-book art.
—Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ, 31 Mar. 2023
Okla Jones, Essence, 17 Mar. 2026
There will be fiction and non-fiction authors, poets and memoirists, YA and picture book creators and all kinds of other genres, too.
—Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
On Wednesday, Christmas Day, not many locations will see the fresh snowfall of picture-book holidays.
—Nikki Nolan, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
The spread of literacy, newfangled methods of production and an almost mystical efflorescence of creativity combined to produce superb and lasting works of picture-book art.
—Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ, 31 Mar. 2023
Noun
The undefeated boxing champion and Hall of Famer is releasing her first picture book, A Spark of Greatness, and ESSENCE has an exclusive look at the cover ahead of its release later this year.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 17 Mar. 2026
There will be fiction and non-fiction authors, poets and memoirists, YA and picture book creators and all kinds of other genres, too.
—Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picture-book
Adjective
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The breezy material is perfect for keeping cool during the day, yet dressy enough to pair with sandals and a slinky top for an evening out.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Set yourself up for summer entertaining with this rearrangeable option that fits up to six people, or snag a dining table and stools that a reviewer said are perfect for al fresco meals.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Her first five albums all hit #1 on the country chart.—
Anthony Mason,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The album also garnered Album of the Year at the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards, and Album of the Year at the 57th Annual Country Music Association Awards.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The ideal time to hunt for shooting stars comes during the predawn hours of May 6, when the radiant will be at its highest above the eastern horizon.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Growing herbs in pots is ideal for poor soil, wet climates, or controlling spreading plants like mint.—
Jenny Hughes,
The Spruce,
2 May 2026
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This black comedy anthology presents four tales and a captivating finale.—
William Earl,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Death by Lightning is nominated for best limited or anthology series, two nominations for lead performance in a limited or anthology series (Matthew Macfadyen and Michael Shannon) and supporting performance in a limited series (Nick Offerman).—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Students are turning in flawless essays and problem sets, yet many can’t explain their work, a troubling sign that generative AI is replacing actual learning in higher education.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Foundations that once gave them a flawless base are settling into fine lines.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The old-school style page with charts and text explained how to calculate the safety of lowering landing gear when a plane is moving slowly at low altitudes, as the Jeju flight was.—
James Glanz,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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There’s a lot more in the text of the Voting Rights Act that categorizes the relationship between race, political cohesion and voting power.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Soft white sand, clear waters and excellent surf draw beachgoers to this vast beach.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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This makes buffalo grass an excellent choice for naturally controlling soil erosion.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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Copyright © 2026 by Maya Salameh Maya Salameh is the author of How to Make an Algorithm in the Microwave (University of Arkansas Press, 2022), winner of the 2022 Etel Adnan Prize, and the chapbook rooh (Paper Nautilus Press, 2020).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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This essay is an edited excerpt from the chapbook Jig, published in the Cahier Series (January 2026) by the Center for Writers & Translators at the American University of Paris, and Sylph Editions, London.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Picture-book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picture-book. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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