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noun

ˈpā-pər How to pronounce paper (audio)
Definition of papernext
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as in document
a piece of paper with information written or to be written on it handed in the correct papers

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as in newspaper
a publication that appears at regular intervals we get the paper every morning

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as in article
a short piece of writing done as a school exercise write a paper about your favorite author

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as in essay
a short piece of writing typically expressing a point of view the papers written by the Founding Fathers urging adoption of the federal constitution

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adjective

as in titular
being something in name or form only there's a paper boycott of that company's products that nobody seems to be honoring

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Recent Examples of paper
Noun
Developed by the Finnish forestry group’s innovation arm, Metsä Spring, Kuura is made from paper-grade softwood pulp sourced from Finnish forests. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026 The latest paper, however, suggests those links could even extend into the microbiome. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 13 Aug. 2026
Adjective
Staples, clips and other non-paper materials must be removed. — Shirley MacFarland, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2022 Some theater owners have told customers that certain sizes are available only in those non-paper options. — Erich Schwartzel, WSJ, 31 May 2022 See All Example Sentences for paper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paper
  1. document
  2. newspaper
  3. article
  4. essay
  5. titular
  6. form
  7. journal
  8. composition
Noun
  • The state last week filed documents pushing back on Murdaugh’s request to send DNA found under Maggie’s fingernails to an independent laboratory for more advanced testing.
    — Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • According to charging documents, the teens were allegedly plotting to rob Wright and displayed guns during a video call.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of document
Noun
  • Ink stars Jack O’Connell as late newspaper editor Larry Lamb, with Guy Pearce as media mogul Murdoch.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Duran is a former newspaper reporter who spent 15 years working in democratic politics with Dianne Feinstein, Jerry Brown and Kamala Harris before returning to journalism.
    — Tonya Mosley, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of newspaper
Noun
  • This article appeared in the September/October 2026 issue of Condé Nast Traveler.
    — Divia Thani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • This article was complemented by el Nuevo Herald’s wire services.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of article
Noun
  • In response, the Times ran a guest essay by Daniel Mendelsohn, a recent translator of Homer’s epic poem.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In writing an op-ed for Deadline on Monday, the Democratic attorney general is countering a New York Times guest essay penned by Paramount CEO David Ellison last week.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of essay
Adjective
  • Hulu’s Alice and Steve went to some amusing, unexpected places and boasted great work from Nicola Walker and Jemaine Clement as the toxic pair of titular BFFs.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Set against the remote, insular world of its titular island, production designer Steve Arnold and set decorator Jennifer Engel created a lived-in, slightly stuck in time and, when necessary, deeply unsettling environment.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of titular
Noun
  • Align probiotic pros Align produces supplements in both capsule and gummy form.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • And in a study of a third group of over 690 participants, super movers had better cognition and lower prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of form
Noun
  • For example, Scholars build self-awareness journals, reflecting on emotions, triggers, situations, and responses.
    — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The research was published on Monday in the journal iScience.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of journal
Noun
  • The question is less about that and more about the water’s composition.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Though both forces were roughly the same size, their composition, arms, and battle tactics varied greatly.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
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