How to Use bibliophile in a Sentence

bibliophile

noun
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  • Many bibliophiles shudder at the thought of tossing a book in the trash.
    — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, 23 Feb. 2018
  • At Cook & Book, bibliophiles can have their cake and eat it, too.
    — Vogue, 16 July 2017
  • True bibliophiles can head down the block to Dom Knigi, one of the most famous bookshops in the city.
    — Lucas Peterson, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2016
  • Sure, the thought of getting rid of books sickens most bibliophiles.
    — Michael Ansaldo, PCWorld, 20 Apr. 2020
  • For those who haven’t heard the term before, a bibliophile is described as someone who collects or has a great love of books.
    — Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Complete with a leather tassel, these bookmarks are perfect for the bibliophile in your life.
    — Christina Montoya Fiedler, Good Housekeeping, 6 July 2022
  • The truth every bibliophile knows: Reading is so much more than flipping through pages.
    — Kelsey Kloss, ELLE Decor, 2 May 2016
  • How a tiny town in southern France became a magnet for bibliophiles.
    — Lorna Parkes, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Throughout the day, the two lifelong bibliophiles keep the space tidy, input new books and organize returns.
    — Houston Chronicle, 16 Apr. 2020
  • The trend garners varied reactions among bibliophiles, design-lovers, and those who refuse to choose a side.
    — House Beautiful, 31 May 2023
  • In some cases, their skin was used as book covers by bibliophiles and surgeons with a taste for human-hide binding.
    — The New York Review of Books, 22 Mar. 2018
  • The result has been depletion in reserves and a bleak outlook for bibliophiles.
    — Anita Chabria, sacbee.com, 15 May 2017
  • So, what can young bibliophiles expect from the latest title?
    — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 18 Apr. 2023
  • And on YouTube’s BookTube, bibliophiles upload vlogs, or video logs, anywhere from a couple minutes to more than an hour long.
    — Angela Haupt, Washington Post, 6 Aug. 2019
  • And on YouTube's BookTube, bibliophiles upload video logs anywhere from a couple minutes to more than an hour long.
    — Dallas News, 26 Aug. 2019
  • But in Sittenfeld’s telling, the former first lady—or someone quite like her—was a shy but sharp bibliophile with seething guilt and compelling self-doubt.
    — The New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2020
  • The Fourth of July came and went, which is great news for bibliophiles looking for things to do because this week L.A. has an explosion of fantastic events.
    — Agatha French, latimes.com, 5 July 2019
  • For bibliophiles, there’s no better feeling than wrapping up in a comfy blanket and getting lost in a book.
    — Isabel Garcia, House Beautiful, 17 Dec. 2019
  • This clever piece makes the perfect addition to any bibliophile's bedroom, living room, or study.
    — Kelly O'Sullivan, Country Living, 7 Feb. 2017
  • Established in 1825 and located near the Boston Common, this bibliophile’s haven has three floors packed with books.
    — Olivia Hosken, Town & Country, 30 July 2021
  • Spoken less like a despot than a bibliophile—one who walks SPIN through her voracious reading and re-reading life below.
    — Sadie Dupuis, SPIN, 31 Jan. 2023
  • As any bibliophile knows, ugly bookends cannot diminish the wisdom, emotion and knowledge that lies on the pages between them.
    — Henry Schulman, SFChronicle.com, 29 Sep. 2019
  • The loft also includes a sizable, 37-foot-by-31-foot living room with working fireplace, and a private library that would make any bibliophile smile.
    — Bridget Mallon, ELLE Decor, 22 Jan. 2016
  • Cue an entire song devoted to the wonders of public libraries, to this bibliophile’s delight.
    — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022
  • Being a bibliophile didn’t predict whether someone thought kids had less respect for authority, and so on.
    — Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 16 Oct. 2019
  • David Strettell of Dashwood Books, the below-ground mecca for art-loving bibliophiles, was tapped to curate Gucci’s new bolthole for bookworms.
    — Vogue, 20 Nov. 2018
  • Ignace’s son — and de Waal’s great-grandfather — Viktor, who inherited the family business and the Palais Ephrussi, was more of a bibliophile.
    — New York Times, 29 Dec. 2021
  • Our set of 100 cocktail napkins is perfect for reading groups and book clubs; as a hostess gift for a bibliophile; as a present for a teacher, librarian, or anyone who loves literary quotes.
    — The Reader's Catalog, 17 June 2019
  • Bibliophiles can peruse a wide range of books on history, literary arts, travel, fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks and more.
    — Christy Lorio Nola.com | The Times-Picayune, NOLA.com, 1 June 2017
  • Thatcher Wine, a long-time bibliophile and collector, tapped into this concept in 2001, sourcing rare, out-of-print books to build beautiful libraries based on interest, author, and even color for his clients.
    — Olivia Martin, Town & Country, 20 Aug. 2019

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