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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
For more information, call the library at 714-765-1880.
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Andrea Manes, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Saturday, May 2 in the library’s community room, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Mining the Miramax library is a focus for Paramount TV Studios, along with pursuing Paramount film IP and developing original ideas.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Its conservation spaces are already operational; a library is under construction.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
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Andrea Manes, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Saturday, May 2 in the library’s community room, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Mining the Miramax library is a focus for Paramount TV Studios, along with pursuing Paramount film IP and developing original ideas.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Its conservation spaces are already operational; a library is under construction.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for library
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Keep scrolling for more of Issa’s delightful archive.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Apr. 2026
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With exclusive access to Burning Man Project leadership and archives, the series offers a behind-the-scenes verité look at one of modern American culture’s most successful and controversial social experiments.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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The new project, which coincided with the brand’s 50th anniversary, offered casual fans and true aficionados the opportunity to discover the Armani archives with an interactive online platform that collated and organized its collections.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
21 Apr. 2026
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The rooms Every room features floor-to-ceiling windows, and a collection of 30 suites means there is no shortage of room types, from city kings and doubles to skyline corner studio suites and one-bedroom suites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Library.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/library. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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