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Summary: Top of the line, essential addition to a writer's library.
Review: I've heard it said that using a thesaurus can poison your style. When applied to some of the older books in this category, that may be true, but never Rodale's. It's a treasure trove! I work from the 1978 edition in which Laurence Urdang begins his Introduction with the curious statement that "...there is no such thing as a true 'synonym.'" So use the book with caution!No other thesaurus I've seen facilitates that caution. Rodale's enables you to look at the word choices with enough objectivity to see the wealth of nuances of meaning reflected in each one. This book is indispensable, reliable, accessible, and fun reading!
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Summary: The Synonym Finder
Review: If you are a heavy writer--buy the hardcover version. The paperback will soon be destroyed through constant use. The best thesaurus ever!
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Summary: The Synonym Finder
Review: If you are a heavy writer--buy the hardcover version. The paperback will soon be destroyed through constant use. The best thesaurus ever!
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Summary: 40th consecutive 5 star review - quit futzing and buy it!
Review: It's not expensive and it's easy to replace, but still, it's on the short list of things I would think of grabbing if this building were on fire. Without this book at my side these last 15 years, I may not have been able to articulate my way into a good school, a rewarding career, or - dare I say - a wonderful marriage.
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Summary: reach for it1
Review: My small desk is crowded with my computer, my fax machine, and my two cats Bella and Fifi who like to help me write, but I found room right on top, in the middle of it all, for Rodale's Synonym Finder, the reference book I use the most.
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Summary: Top of the list resource for writers and editors
Review: My wife and I have used The Synonym Finder for nearly 20 years. It's a unique resource in its clarity, accessibility, and comprehensive listings. We're delighted it's still available, and will be getting a copy for our kids' school. Not only is it a great resource, but it often makes us laugh ... the juxtapositions of words, phrases, and concepts are sometimes delightfully entertaining. How many reference books can you say THAT about?
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Summary: Takes you out of your word rut!
Review: Normal thesauruses, MS Word Thesaurus don't hold a candle to the Synonym Finder. I invested in the hard cover edition because I hoped it would become a permanent, well-loved fixture on my desk...and it has. Whenever I am trying to think of a "different" way to spin a common word, this book takes me down numerous paths and gives me tons of ideas. As a marketing specialist/writer, it is essential that I am able to constantly be putting a new spin on a not-so-new idea and this book has become an invaluable tool for me to get there.
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Summary: The biggest and the best
Review: Over 1,200,000 synonyms! Forget the sparse Merriam-Webster Thesaurus and its stuffy rules regarding what is and isn't an exact synoym for a word. Most people use a thesaurus when they have only a vague idea of what word they are looking for. They need words that are closely related and somewhat related. This is where Merriam-Webster fails. Roget has declined over the years and its most recent edition is inferior due to its binding, paper (cheaper and thicker feeling), tabs (now every two hundred words instead of one hundred. Why bother at all?), etc. This thesaurus is the best out there. The only improvement possible would be thumb indexing added. Don't waste your money on anything else.
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Summary: Take it from a journalist: You'll Need No Other Thesaurus!
Review: Plain and simple, this is THE best thesaurus on the market and one of the most helpful books on my shelf. It's organized in a clear way, easy to use, and full of interesting word options.
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Summary: Beats Roget's
Review: Roget's thesaurus was never real quality. The Synonym Finder beats it cold. I write books for a living. Because of my love for words and desire for variety--I use this book constantly. I encourage my students and everyone to secure a copy of this new classic.
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