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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 Like the video game, the Far Cry series is planned as an anthology, with a new story and cast each season. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026 Noah Hawley and Rob Mac’s upcoming FX anthology series Far Cry has added Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire, Fargo) to its cast. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 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 See All Example Sentences for anthology

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The Diamond Collection, his greatest-hits compilation, has reached 130 weeks.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
On Sunday, the Guardians essentially created a compilation video for Little League coaches to show their kids, a crash course in fumbling the fundamentals.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 21 July 2026

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