as in compilations
a collection of writings
an anthology of American short stories
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Recent Examples of anthologies
John Joseph Adams is the editor of the Hugo Award–winning Lightspeed, and of more than forty anthologies, including Wastelands, The Living Dead, and the New York Times bestseller Out There Screaming (co-edited with Jordan Peele).
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Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 May 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
His first collection, Death of a Naturalist, was published by Faber and Faber in 1966 and was followed by eleven other volumes of poetry, as well as collections of literary criticism, anthologies, translations, and verse plays.
—Nick Laird, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 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
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
Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 May 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
His first collection, Death of a Naturalist, was published by Faber and Faber in 1966 and was followed by eleven other volumes of poetry, as well as collections of literary criticism, anthologies, translations, and verse plays.
—Nick Laird, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anthologies
compilations
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Fans of Jackson didn't turn solely to streaming platforms to listen to his albums, compilations and singles, though the past several periods have been among his biggest on those websites.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Hollywood archivists will appreciate all the new interview footage with an octogenarian Dern, and the endless compilations of film clips provide a foundation for anyone looking into Dern’s filmography for the first time.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
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“Anthologies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anthologies. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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