as in book
a set of printed sheets of paper bound together between covers and forming a work of fiction or nonfiction
picked up a thick tome on the Roman Empire at a used book store
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Considered one of the definitive records of Monroe, the tome offers interviews with primary sources like former husband Arthur Miller, friend and mentor Lee Strasberg and directors Otto Preminger, Billy Wilder and John Huston.
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Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Along with the Betty Crocker’s Cookbook, these tomes were Mom’s culinary guides for many classic recipes, including roast chicken, pie crust, and dinner rolls.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2026
The perfect spot for a languid afternoon with your favorite tome.
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Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
22 May 2026
The whole property is basically a lending library with new, vintage, and unusual tomes scattered throughout for borrowing while onsite, from Toni Morrison’s Beloved to classic National Geographic photography books.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Along with the Betty Crocker’s Cookbook, these tomes were Mom’s culinary guides for many classic recipes, including roast chicken, pie crust, and dinner rolls.
—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2026
The perfect spot for a languid afternoon with your favorite tome.
—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
22 May 2026
The whole property is basically a lending library with new, vintage, and unusual tomes scattered throughout for borrowing while onsite, from Toni Morrison’s Beloved to classic National Geographic photography books.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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The future king of Britain descends from American patriots who fought against the crown he is destined to inherit, according to a new book tracing Prince William's family tree.
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The midnight fireworks display on the National Mall on July 4 was one for the history books.
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“Tome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tome. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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