anthologies

plural of anthology

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Recent Examples of anthologies Her poetry, essays, and short stories have appeared in various publications and anthologies including the New York Times, Take the Mic, Color Outside the Lines, Vampires Never Get Old and A Universe of Wishes. — Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026 Robert Gordon The polymath author/moviemaker/historian and three-time Grammy winner has provided audiences with insight and entertainment for decades, via books, CD anthologies and documentaries that take deep dives into music, politics and culture. — John Beifuss, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 2 Aug. 2026 The third chapter of my book on anthologies, The Treasuries, is about literary censorship in the early nineteenth century. — Clare Bucknell, The New York Review of Books, 27 June 2026 The journalist and host of BBC Radio 2’s lunchtime slot picks books ranging from murder mysteries to poetry anthologies. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 15 May 2026 In 2016 Marlowe was co-credited as the writer of Henry VI, Part 1 (1589–92), Part 2 (1590–92), and Part 3 (1590–93) in an edition of the New Oxford Shakespeare (one of several modern anthologies of Shakespeare’s works). — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026 This space reflects the Hatcliffs’ love of reading, with brass picture lights illuminating shelves filled with books, including a collection of old Reader’s Digest anthologies. — Jeanne Lyons Davis, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026 Eric is a seven-time APSE award winner; four of his stories received honorable mention recognition in the Best of American Sports Writing anthologies. — Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026 Her stories have appeared in Colombian anthologies and in literary magazines in the United States. — María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anthologies
compilations
Noun
  • The duo contributed to various underground compilations and festivals such as NorCal NoiseFest.
    — Susan Young, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Those mistakes have been frequent enough to spawn entire YouTube compilations.
    — Janson Duench, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

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