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as in archive
a place where books, periodicals, and records are kept for use but not for sale
I went to the library to do some research for my report
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as in collection
an organized group of objects acquired and maintained for study, exhibition, or personal pleasure
a confirmed cineast with an impressive library of classic movies on DVD
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Recent Examples of library
Property taxes mostly go toward school districts but also help pay for police, libraries and infrastructure projects.
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Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
West Point cancelled an award ceremony for Tom Hanks, after having already winnowed its library of potentially offensive books.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Based on a 2021 collaboration with Rosa Duffy, founder of Atlanta’s For Keeps Bookstore, the library aims to be an open educational resource.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Jayce was working on getting his numbers and ABC’s down pat, learning to tie his shoes, reading books at the library with his aunties and cousins.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
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Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
West Point cancelled an award ceremony for Tom Hanks, after having already winnowed its library of potentially offensive books.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Based on a 2021 collaboration with Rosa Duffy, founder of Atlanta’s For Keeps Bookstore, the library aims to be an open educational resource.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Jayce was working on getting his numbers and ABC’s down pat, learning to tie his shoes, reading books at the library with his aunties and cousins.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for library
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Combining archive and testimony, the film places Ordóñez’s assassination in the broader Basque context, tracing how his death galvanized resistance to ETA.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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Turner directs with Kirsty Cunningham, Liz Cole, Elizabeth Fischer and Andy Berg as exec producers, Sam Dwyer and Christina Falk as archive producers, Ella Jackson as assistant producer and Jinx Godfrey and Daniel Lapira as editors.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
22 Sep. 2025
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My bag collection is already big enough, but what’s one or two more?—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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The Reformation x Nara Smith collection pulls out all the stops, featuring elements like faux fur, lace, and bows, paired with retro silhouettes.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Library.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/library. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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