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Writers looking for more than elementary synonyms found in a standard thesaurus will find exceptional and thoughtful alternatives in this advanced thesaurus. Neither weird nor arcane, each listed synonym is carefully chosen, defined by a "clarifier", and used in an example from the popular press that demonstrates its contemporary usage.
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Young writers get tired of using the same old words over and over. By learning to identify synonyms, kids are able to express themselves with greater clarity and creativity. This title also helps students unlock the mystery behind antonyms and illustrates how a few simple letter combinations can transform a word into its complete opposite. The Language Rules! series introduces readers to one of the most difficult things they'll ever have to learn--the...
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xxv, 1050 pages ; 26 cm
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English
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"Much more than a word list, the Oxford American Writer's Thesaurus is a browsable source of inspiration as well as an authoritative guide to selecting and using vocabulary. This essential guide for writers provides real-life example sentences and a careful selection of the most relevant synonyms, as well as new usage notes, hints for choosing between similar words, a Word Finder section organized by subject, and a comprehensive language guide. The...
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18a, 812 pages ; 18 cm
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English
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"The Merriam-Webster Thesaurus features more than 150,000 word choices, including synonyms, related words, antonyms, and near antonyms. Each main entry provides the meaning shared by the synonyms listed, and abundant usage examples show words used in context"-- Provided by publisher.
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14a, 881 pages ; 25 cm
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English
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Presents an alphabetically-arranged thesaurus designed for fifth through eighth-grade students and contains lists of synonyms, related words, idiomatic phrases, and antonyms along with cross-references, parts of speech, meani and variants.
16) Back and front
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"Introduces the concept of the back and front, using repetition of words and short, simple phrases"--Provided by publisher.
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