1
as in library
an organized group of objects acquired and maintained for study, exhibition, or personal pleasure
his stamp collection has become quite valuable
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2
as in accumulation
a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time
a collection of lint underneath the dryer
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3
as in batch
a number of things considered as a unit
the historic village boasts an interesting collection of gift shops and antique stores
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Recent Examples of collection
Another delight is to take visitors for wine or music at Spring Hill Vineyards, in New Preston, which has an outstanding art collection (full disclosure, the stone amphitheater was carved by Mark) or to marvel at the home store RT Facts, in Kent.
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Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
After a major expansion project is completed in 2024, the facility will grow by 50%, increasing the gallery space for its extensive permanent collection.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
The collection was unveiled in phases, first the white lace-effect dresses with their vintage, almost Victorian silhouettes.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
The brand works with award-winning designers to create collections of furniture, accessories and lighting for private homes and business spaces.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
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Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
After a major expansion project is completed in 2024, the facility will grow by 50%, increasing the gallery space for its extensive permanent collection.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
The collection was unveiled in phases, first the white lace-effect dresses with their vintage, almost Victorian silhouettes.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
The brand works with award-winning designers to create collections of furniture, accessories and lighting for private homes and business spaces.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collection
Noun
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In this moment, Android is a rather useful library.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The organization also offers youth art camps, workshops in libraries and artist residencies in schools across the Twin Cities.—
Kathryn Kovalenko,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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Most accumulations will come tonight and Friday night.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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One multi-year project includes collecting core samples from glaciers to measure snow accumulation, the main contributor to glacial growth.—
Stefanie Waldek,
AFAR Media,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The batch auctions were long gone.—
Alex Mayyasi,
NPR,
9 Sep. 2025
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The small-batch ice cream shop spins up scoops inspired by classic Filipino flavors, including as Ube Cookies & Cream, Jackfruit Chili Nut, and Keso Guava Cheesecake.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Participation alone seems to be the end goal, the assemblage of a cacophony of voices without any avenues to interrogate the way power is shared or negotiated in collective spaces.—
Kate Wagner,
Curbed,
5 Sep. 2025
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The opening credits, an assemblage of archival footage from various eras, show sheets of newspaper being used to do things like wrap fish and line litter boxes.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
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Let stand until mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency, about 5 minutes.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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These clinics might employ a mixture of anesthesiologists, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners and therapists, but quality and safety vary across clinics.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mechanical controls already seen on the F80 have been carried over, including the Engine Start button, while the digital cluster allows the rapid reconfiguration of the electric driving modes via the eManettino.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The space complements the retailer’s unique assortment of apparel and accessories, which for the anniversary will be further enriched by a selection of Gigli’s archival pieces, in a nod to Zambeletti’s roots and homage to the designer that sparked her fashion journey.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Tucked away on the corner of Brookhurst Street and Bolsa Avenue, a colorful neon sign with an assortment of fruits decorates the window of an otherwise unassuming storefront display.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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In jumbles of old stones that, to me, are barely legible as the remains of buildings, Cocon López could see the entire timeline of old Aké and how later people interacted with and repurposed what came before.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Collection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collection. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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