1
as in libraries
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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as in accumulations
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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as in clusters
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 collections
This forward-thinking cultural calendar alignment demonstrates how successful brands anticipate and build collections around significant cultural milestones, providing retail marketers with frameworks for long-term trend forecasting and seasonal planning strategies.
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Kaleigh Moore, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Under the joint venture with Shein, dedicated Pimkie collections will be developed for sale via Shein’s platform.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Finally give your favorite serveware and dishware collections a proper home with a dining room sideboard.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Sep. 2025
Boise trustees have the unusual power to increase or decrease property tax collections.
—Kevin Richert, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025
Bird’s next album will follow 2023’s Outside Problems and his two 2024 covers collections, Sunday Morning Put-On and Cunningham Bird.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 9 Sep. 2025
Related Articles The store is divided into two separate sections, with the front of the shop stocking ready-to-wear collections and the backspace being used for hosting bespoke appointments in a chocolate brown lounge.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Pests can sometimes invade houseplant collections and cause issues, like yellow stippling on plant leaves.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2024
Originating in Manhattan’s garment district, the brand combines a legacy of refined quality with modern technology to produce exclusive, handcrafted collections.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Kaleigh Moore, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Under the joint venture with Shein, dedicated Pimkie collections will be developed for sale via Shein’s platform.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Finally give your favorite serveware and dishware collections a proper home with a dining room sideboard.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Sep. 2025
Boise trustees have the unusual power to increase or decrease property tax collections.
—Kevin Richert, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025
Bird’s next album will follow 2023’s Outside Problems and his two 2024 covers collections, Sunday Morning Put-On and Cunningham Bird.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 9 Sep. 2025
Related Articles The store is divided into two separate sections, with the front of the shop stocking ready-to-wear collections and the backspace being used for hosting bespoke appointments in a chocolate brown lounge.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Pests can sometimes invade houseplant collections and cause issues, like yellow stippling on plant leaves.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2024
Originating in Manhattan’s garment district, the brand combines a legacy of refined quality with modern technology to produce exclusive, handcrafted collections.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collections
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Irvine’s libraries have recently transitioned from the County system to a citywide one and there are plans to expand that.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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These include both government facilities and local private businesses that offer cool spaces in shops, pharmacies, community centers, libraries, cafes and more.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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Even in areas accustomed to heavier snowfalls, accumulations in this range can result in delays, collisions and road closures if not treated promptly.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The track becomes Cardi’s eighth leader, which is one of the most impressive accumulations of champions of all time on Billboard’s ranking of the most successful songs at rap radio stations across the United States.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Sunriver was the first International Dark Sky Place in Oregon, and at the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, a 30-inch Newtonian telescope unveils galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters, making the cosmos feel closer than ever.—
Lauren Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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His artworks, which include paintings, sculptures, mixed-media assemblages, mosaics, photographs, and film, are full of mood and foreboding.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
31 Mar. 2025
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Brainard’s practice as a visual artist was extremely varied, and included drawings and comics, collage and assemblages, and more traditional oil paintings.—
David S. Wallace,
The New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2025
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The restaurant features all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner entrées that are Cornelio Garcia originals, with his special sauces, spice mixtures and ingredients.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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Using an ice chamber, the team froze mixtures of water, carbon dioxide, methane and ammonia to a bone-chilling –420 degrees Fahrenheit (-253 degrees Celsius), mimicking frigid conditions near the moon's surface.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The nature-based, vegan products are produced in small batches, using a blend of adaptogens as its main active ingredients.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Add vegetables to the bowl of a food processor, working in batches if necessary.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
18 Sep. 2025
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Our role as a retailer is to translate these shifts into experiences and assortments that resonate with how our customers live, work and express themselves.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Fiddelke faces significant challenges—revamping product assortments, enhancing stores, and upgrading technology to compete against Amazon, Walmart, and Costco.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Lingering debris piles and damage still line sections of the Swannanoa River in Asheville, said Franklin Tate, an associate regional director for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, the organization responsible for managing and protecting the longest hiking-only footpath in the world.—
Graham Hurley,
CNN Money,
21 Sep. 2025
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Rat tunnels, which may have an opening that’s 3 inches in diameter, are found in less conspicuous spots, such as near wood piles.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Collections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collections. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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