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anthology

noun

an-ˈthä-lə-jē

Definition of anthology

as in compilation

a collection of writings an anthology of American short stories

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Recent Examples of anthology Little House on the Prairie has debuted on Netflix at #2, behind only the ever-present Worst Neighbor Ever true crime anthology. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Like the reading, this anthology finds its form through Adnan’s life, pulling her devotees into a chorus of voices. — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 Organizing an exhibition is more like editing an anthology than writing a novel. — Lonnie G. Bunch Iii, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026 The anthology series covers a different intense case in each episode, from murders to identity theft. — Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for anthology

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This edition also includes a signature compilation of wealth, focusing this time on Thailand’s 50 Richest.

— Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
In 2008, celebrities like Eddie Vedder and David Cross selected their favorite Sonic Youth songs for Hits are For Squares, a best-of compilation distributed by Starbucks.

— Al Shipley, SPIN, 10 July 2026

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