COLLECTIONS Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

collections

noun

plural of collection

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 Moreover, this image isn’t a void or hole at all, but a cloud of light-blocking neutral gas, made simply of plain old collections of atoms. —

Big Think, 26 Mar. 2026 Levi’s archive plays a critical role in the design and marketing of its new collections. —

Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Mar. 2026 Global luxury watch brands selected the platform to showcase rare timepieces while simultaneously launching new collections at the international luxury event. —

Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Mar. 2026 With many of these debut collections available, the season’s standout pieces are making their way into carts—from prized accessories (new Bottega bags and Balenciaga shoes) to chic ready-to-wear (think statement dresses from Proenza Schouler and Celine jeans). —

Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026 Our work includes preserving collections, advancing scholarship and providing educational experiences for students, families and communities across the state. —

Terri Freeman, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2026 Its long-running grant programs promote community engagement and public access to information, while bolstering institutions’ ability to care for collections and prepare for disasters. —

ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026 After all, someone who's still making minimum payments on time likely has far more flexibility in terms of solutions than someone who has already fallen behind or has accounts in collections. —

Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026 Airports, unions and charities have been holding food drives, meals and collections for TSA workers. —

Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026

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Residents have been coordinating daily petition drives for almost a month, gathering outside eateries, libraries, government buildings and other hotspots around Independence.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Opinion polls consistently find that libraries and museums are among the most trusted public institutions in the country by Americans across the political spectrum, and Urist said they are trusted because of their independence.

— ProPublica, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026