on paper

phrase

1
: in writing
wants these promises on paper
2
: in theory
the plan looks good on paper
3
: figured at face value
on paper the stock was worth nearly a million dollars

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So why can a job market look fairly healthy on paper while the experience of actually trying to get hired feels so brutal? — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 Look for evidence of consistent demand, and pay yourself on paper (don’t forget to include benefits your current job may provide, such as healthcare). — Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The watercolor on paper was meant to mark the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth. — Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026 TiMate The pen, meanwhile, can be used to write on paper without the need for ink or refilling. — New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on paper

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“On paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20paper. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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