as in anthology
a collection of writings
the poet bound a compilation of her best work into a single volume
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Among the several notable aspects of this moving show is its sound design from Ethan Korvne, a highly distinctive compilation of original music and bird sounds.
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Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
This team will go down as one of the most beloved compilations of talent in the city’s history.
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Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
The video compilation featured highlights from the couple's three decades together, including clips from All My Children and Live With Kelly and Mark, snapshots from the red carpet, and home videos of the proud parents with their children.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
What do the band Quicksand, the hardcore compilation This is Boston, Not LA, and John Coltrane have in common?
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Tanya Edwards,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
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Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
This team will go down as one of the most beloved compilations of talent in the city’s history.
—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
The video compilation featured highlights from the couple's three decades together, including clips from All My Children and Live With Kelly and Mark, snapshots from the red carpet, and home videos of the proud parents with their children.
—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
What do the band Quicksand, the hardcore compilation This is Boston, Not LA, and John Coltrane have in common?
—
Tanya Edwards,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
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anthology
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Lizzy Caplan is the latest addition to the debut season of Noah Hawley and Rob Mac‘s upcoming FX anthology series Far Cry.
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While the numbers of comedies on the ballot stayed almost level with last year (up very slightly to 71 from 69), dramas dropped from 126 in 2025 to 110 this year, and limited/anthology series are down to 31, from 44 last year.
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“Compilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compilation. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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