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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2
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
Finally give your favorite serveware and dishware collections a proper home with a dining room sideboard.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Her collections are made with upcycled and deadstock fabrics.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
His references to Versace Jeans Couture, nostalgic prints and Miami culture broke away from the glam leather and gold that has dominated recent collections.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
While tax collections will still grow modestly, SEA 1 lowered revenue projections by about $20 million in 2027 and roughly $30 million in 2028, according to Hanson.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 7 Oct. 2025
The curatorial department is also developing programming that connects audiences to the collections, exhibits, Speed Cinema and the work of local artists, Butterweck said.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Oct. 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
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Her collections are made with upcycled and deadstock fabrics.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
His references to Versace Jeans Couture, nostalgic prints and Miami culture broke away from the glam leather and gold that has dominated recent collections.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
While tax collections will still grow modestly, SEA 1 lowered revenue projections by about $20 million in 2027 and roughly $30 million in 2028, according to Hanson.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 7 Oct. 2025
The curatorial department is also developing programming that connects audiences to the collections, exhibits, Speed Cinema and the work of local artists, Butterweck said.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Oct. 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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Presidential libraries are administered by the National Archives and Records Administration.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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Platforms like YouTube, Tubi, Pluto TV and Crackle offer viewers access to extensive content libraries without a subscription fee, instead showing a few advertisements before, during or after videos.—
Adam Rumanek,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
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Elevations between 7000 and 9000 feet can see total snow accumulations of a trace to 6 inches.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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This suggests that GECs can potentially also form elsewhere, but require connection to natural gas generation and accumulations below continuous permafrost.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Sep. 2025
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If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Its placement in the rankings highlights how coastal areas of China invest in large-scale infrastructure to support their dense urban and industrial clusters.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Non-Orientable Nkansa, 2017, one of his earliest large-scale installations, announced his dedication to monumental assemblages that fixate on negligence and crumbling edifices.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 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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No other metal is said to be more effective than palladium for separating hydrogen from gas mixtures.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 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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The sales pitch included the possibility to order small batches, starting from 300 pieces and the possibility to import into Europe with zero percent tax.—
Ellen Groves,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Working in 2 batches, cook sandwiches until toasted and cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes per side.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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Upcoming improvements include remodeling of sushi kiosks, digital expansion of both curbside pickup and delivery options, and regional online assortments tailored to members’ preferences.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
30 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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Last year, Kardashians decorations took a spookier turn, with the reality star’s house being decorated with creepy floating ghosts, witches brooms and piles of pumpkins in shades of traditional orange — plus green, white and hues of brown — and covered in sprawling vines.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Hallways were lined with debris and plastic bags while clothing, wall decor and lamps became piles of litter inside apartment units.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Collections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collections. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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