Thesaurus results for ANTHOLOGY

anthology

noun

an-ˈthä-lə-jē

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as in compilation

a collection of writings an anthology of American short stories

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Recent Examples of anthology Her work has been published in The New Yorker’s Shouts & Murmurs, New York magazine, NPR’s This American Life, and the humor anthology Notes From the Bathroom Line. —

Literary Hub, 9 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 The actress, who's appeared in five previous seasons of the anthology, is sporting a retro beehive, a blue dress, and black heels. —

Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026 What a Second Season Could Look Like Boston suggested the show could continue as an anthology. —

Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anthology

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compilation

Noun

The compilation of letters is worth $2 million.

— News Desk, Artforum, 21 Apr. 2026
On its 30th anniversary year – and with ‘90s nostalgia at full tilt – the compilation is also a snapshot of a unique cohesion between film and record companies.

— Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026