Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus
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Brand: MERRIAM - WEBSTER INC.Corporate Author: Merriam-Webster
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2010-01
ISBN: 0877792690
Number of pages: 1162
Publisher: Merriam-Webster
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Book Review: Doesn't Quite Have the Subtle Flavors of Words
Summary: 4 Stars
I like using a thesaurus to find just the right word, so that means having lots of options. The new, revised edition simply fails to live up to expectations. I was told by one of the reps for Merriam-Webster late last year (2009) that the new Collegiate Thesaurus would knock my socks off. It doesn't; my socks are still on as are my shoes.
It's not that bad, however, I do like the usage phrases set up in angle brackets. I think this helps clear up any meaning concerns if one is unsure of meaning. But I do not like having, what amounts to, a definition for each entry. I really ONLY want other single words or phrases related to the "original word"--and lots of them!
Yes, it looks pretty and bright and is easy to find and to use, but it feels more like a word processor thesaurus (that is, limited options) than the one I still pick up every time I write (which has lots of synonyms). The limited amount of related words and dictionary-like entries simply don't cut the mustard (which you won't find if you spill some on the just jacket).
Good, but not good enough for writers that want to get the nuances of their prose precise and just right.
It might be geared for less experienced writers or those not as familiar with English, but I'm not suggesting it's basic, just not comprehensive.
UPDATE: I spoke with two Merriam-Webster representatives who, politely, educated me on how to USE the darn thing. Needless to say, I have increase my 3 stars to four stars. Now my main gripe is that one has to get use to using this type of thesaurus, which will take some time. But I readily admit, I dismissed it too quickly, so don't make the same mistake.
Summary of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus
All-new Second Edition! Find the right word every time!Thumb-notched, jacketed hardcover
. Now easier and faster to use than ever before.
. Usage examples for each synonym
. Alphabetical lists include antonyms, near antonyms, related words, and cross-references.
. More than 275,000 word choices, examples, and explanations developed from Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh Edition
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