black book

noun

: a book containing a blacklist entry 1

: an address book containing especially the names of multiple romantic partners

—usually used in the phrase little black book

It also explores Carla's knack for finding her way into the insular and disparate worlds of fashion, rock and roll (and Mick Jagger's little black book) …

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Example Sentences

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Town & Country, 28 Nov. 2022 But Mike also does work for Saul as a way of gathering intel on the Albuquerque criminal community, since Saul has purchased Dr. Caldera’s little black book and is facilitating shady business on the side.

Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2022 The Lindros whom Judy Vellucci remembers is a youngster who logged all his daily and lifelong goals in a little black book, but a kid who might have trouble finding that book in a messy bedroom.

Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press, 27 May 2022 That intriguing little black book could turn out to have a significance.

Dan Snierson, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2022 And so, shortly after running away with the circus, Stan runs away from it, taking Pete’s little black book — a cheat sheet for a mind-reading act with real potential for someone with vision — and Molly along with him.

Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Dec. 2021 Here, Molly opens up her ‘little black book’ to reveal her must-see places across the world.

Angelina Villa-clarke, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2021 Nash was leafing through a little black book that Diles had taken from Holmes’s pocket.

Mike Sager, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2021 There’s also the hotel’s ‘little black book’ of addresses and exclusive experiences for those wanting to explore London.

Angelina Villa-clarke, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2021 See More

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