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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
The initiative will work to create safer conditions citywide and will also expand access to libraries and parks, create employment opportunities for young people and increase affordable housing.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Aug. 2025
At the close of each semester at my small liberal arts college, students bury themselves in the library, staking out study rooms, flipping through stacks of books and notes, and squinting at laptop screens.
—Moira Gleason, National Review, 24 July 2025
Last year, the library donated more than 800 school supplies to The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake, located on Rolling Acres Road.
Donations can be dropped off during regular business hours at the library, 225 W. Guava St.
Details: ladylakefl.gov.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 July 2025
The show's entire library previously lived on HBO Max for the last five years.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2025
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Aug. 2025
At the close of each semester at my small liberal arts college, students bury themselves in the library, staking out study rooms, flipping through stacks of books and notes, and squinting at laptop screens.
—Moira Gleason, National Review, 24 July 2025
Last year, the library donated more than 800 school supplies to The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake, located on Rolling Acres Road.
Donations can be dropped off during regular business hours at the library, 225 W. Guava St.
Details: ladylakefl.gov.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 July 2025
The show's entire library previously lived on HBO Max for the last five years.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for library
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The silent film, found in Bickford’s archives of personal work, was drawn but never scanned or shot, and will be released in the program with a score from Hertzfeldt’s friend, indie artist Naomi Alligator.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
6 Aug. 2025
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The film revolves around the extraordinary archive of 93-year-old cinematographer Chris Hesse, who carefully documented the career of Kwame Nkrumah, a key leader of the movement that liberated African countries from colonial rule in the 1960s.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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Those interested in the upcoming Collegiate Collection won’t have to worry about sellouts as Stormy Kromer intends to add those hats to its permanent collection.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Much like tennis bracelets and pendant necklaces, hoop earrings are a timeless essential in every modern jewelry collection — effortlessly versatile and always in style.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Library.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/library. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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