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collectanea

noun

ˌkä-ˌlek-ˈtā-nē-ə How to pronounce collectanea (audio)
Definition of collectaneanext
as in compilation
a collection of writings in the library I discovered a three-volume collectanea containing all of the author's known writings

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  1. compilation
  2. anthology
Noun
  • The new quad-die chip is a serious powerhouse for top-tier local AI inference, heavy software compilation, and high-throughput video rendering.
    — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The duo contributed to various underground compilations and festivals such as NorCal NoiseFest.
    — Susan Young, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of compilation
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  • Lourd, 34, and Beatty, 26, star in the fourth season of the Netflix anthology series as sisters Emma and Lizzie Borden, respectively.
    — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Brennan, who creates the megahit Netflix true-crime anthology with prolific producer Ryan Murphy, says writing these seasons about infamous serial killers isn’t the challenge — the hard part is deciding who to make the season’s subject.
    — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of anthology
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“Collectanea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collectanea. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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