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THE CHAMBERS THESAURUS is a veritable treasure-trove, with the greatest selection of alternative words and phrases available in an A to Z format. Modern vocabulary sits alongside archaic, and technical terms, formal language and slang are all covered. Boxed entries discussing tone and nuance help you to select the perfect synonym, and related quotations and proverbs throughout the text show the words in action. Types of panels give helpful suggestions for words it is difficult to find alternatives for so beside the synonyms for flower you will also find a list of common flowers. As a bonus for creative writers and wordgame fans, a special supplement, the Word Lovers Miscellany, brings together themed lists, literary devices and much more.

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A gorgeous book, full of linguistic delights - The Herald

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Chambers, now Chambers Harrap Publishers Ltd following the acquisition of the Harrap bilingual dictionary list in the early 1990s, continues to be based in Edinburgh. As of 2006 it is part of the Hachette Livre UK group of publishers. As well as the core business of publishing dictionaries and thesauruses, Chambers also publishes a range of language-reference titles, reference titles on science, history, biography and quotations, fact books, phrasebooks, and crossword, puzzle and games titles. It is one of the most respected reference publishers in the world. Editor-in-chief Martin Manser is a professional writer and researcher, who specializes in English language. His works include for Chambers Dictionary of Eponyms and Chambers Synonyms and Antonyms.

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