folio

noun

Definition of folionext
as in quarto

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Recent Examples of folio With rides processed through Mews Payments, charges flow automatically to the guest folio, which is the same unified bill that covers the room, the minibar, and the spa. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 29 May 2026 In 2020, the Mills College copy of a Shakespeare first folio (or, F1) sold for $10 million, the previous record holder. — Jean-Christophe Cloutier march 26, Literary Hub, 26 Mar. 2026 The reMarkable 2 bundles are also on sale, so add on your favorite folio of choice on reMarkable's website to get $70 off. — Nena Farrell, Wired News, 1 Dec. 2025 The magic keyboard folio turns your iPad into a fully functioning laptop and detaches and attaches with a simple click. — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for folio
Recent Examples of Synonyms for folio
  1. quarto
  2. hardcover
  3. hardback
  4. paperback
  5. softcover
  6. paperbound
  7. manual
Noun
  • It was first published in a corrupt quarto in 1594.
    — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The poem was published in Shakespeare’s 1609 quarto of 154 sonnets, which wasn’t widely popular in its day.
    — Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of quarto
Noun
  • While the most popular e-readers are smaller than a hardcover, many are still a bit too large for true grab-and-go convenience.
    — Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Floor-to-ceiling shelves are stacked with fine hardcover books, wooden xylophones, ticking clocks, and high-tech speakers.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of hardcover
Noun
  • Most drawing books for beginners come in hardback, paperback and e-tablet versions.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • An 88-page hardback book is included with both the LP and CD super deluxe editions.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 29 July 2026
Definition of hardback
Noun
  • Seth Wickersham, a top sports journalist with ESPN in Bristol for over 25 years, has assembled his best work into a nearly 500-page paperback collection.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Also on the lobby level, a corner shop sells downloadable newspapers and magazines, snacks, and classic Penguin paperbacks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of paperback
Noun
  • After the lawsuit was filed, the jail changed its mail policy, and softcover books as well as periodicals published by the nonprofit were accepted into the jail.
    — Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 12 Dec. 2025
  • The softcover reading guide highlights ten of the most vital works to the Mythos.
    — Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Definition of softcover
Noun
  • As the first nodes of the internet were being wired together, the Catalog became a paperbound search engine.
    — Fred Turner, Harper's magazine, 10 Jan. 2019
Definition of paperbound
Noun
  • Every infrastructure organization has experienced people who know far more about how work actually gets done than any procedure or manual can realistically capture.
    — Balaji Sreenivasan, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The team also read research studies about Georgia’s early childcare system and the state’s own policy and rule manuals.
    — Justin Price, AJC.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of manual

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“Folio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folio. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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