anthology
noun
an·thol·o·gy
an-ˈthä-lə-jē 
plural anthologies
1
: a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
an anthology of American poetry
2
: assortment
… an anthology of threadbare clichés of … bistro cuisine …—
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an anthology of American poetry
The band will be releasing an anthology of their earlier albums.
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
The three anthology segments are being directed by Shugo Praico, Joey De Guzman and Ian Loreños.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025
American Horror Story is an anthology series that tells a different story each season, though some are connected through characters who appear multiple times or through plots that intertwine.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Taiwan is positioning itself as a major player in the global animation market, unveiling two anthology projects at this year’s Busan Asian Contents & Film Market that showcase the island’s growing creative clout and international aspirations.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
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“Anthology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anthology. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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anthology
noun
an·thol·o·gy
an-ˈthäl-ə-jē
plural anthologies
: a collection of literary pieces
anthologist
noun
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