as in handbook
a book used for instruction in a subject
a primer of human anatomy
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This viral primer is made with aloe and hyaluronic acid, locking in your look while hydrating your skin at the same time.
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Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2024
First, use the lightest shade as a primer, dusting it over the entire lid.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
Here’s a primer: Start with completely clean hands and remember not to place your fingers too close to the blackhead.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2024
When and How to Wash Leafy Greens This primer has been all about pre-washed greens.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2024
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Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2024
First, use the lightest shade as a primer, dusting it over the entire lid.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
Here’s a primer: Start with completely clean hands and remember not to place your fingers too close to the blackhead.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2024
When and How to Wash Leafy Greens This primer has been all about pre-washed greens.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Primer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primer. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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