Thesaurus results for COMPILATION

compilation

noun

ˌkäm-pə-ˈlā-shən

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as in anthology

a collection of writings the poet bound a compilation of her best work into a single volume

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Recent Examples of compilation The new committee at one point sought advice from a former president of the antivaccination group Kennedy founded, while a CDC compilation of evidence that ran counter to her presentation was quietly removed from the panel’s website. —

Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 19 Mar. 2026 The video compilation posted on social media showed Future touring the football facility and posing for a photo with Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian throwing the 'Horns Up' inside DKR. —

Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026 New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors. —

Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compilation

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anthology

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Acuña contributed chapters in dozens of anthologies and scholarly texts and wrote numerous book reviews, several children’s books, scholarly articles and opinion pieces in academic journals, magazines, listservs and newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times.

— Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
The first season received four Emmy nominations — best lead actor in a limited or anthology series (Gyllenhaal), best supporting actor in a limited or anthology series (Bill Camp & Peter Sarsgaard), and best supporting actress in a limited or anthology series (Ruth Negga).

— Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026