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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 While Jessica Lange, Angela Bassett, Sarah Paulson and Billie Lourd are among those reprising their roles for the anthology’s 13th season, some notable names aren’t on the cast list. — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026 The series also won the Emmy for outstanding music composition for a limited or anthology series, movie or special (original dramatic score). — Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026 Also seen in Season 4 of USA’s anthology The Sinner, she is repped by Untitled and Paradigm. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026 In a way, the whole evening was a nod to those who’ve followed the anthology since its 2011 debut. — Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anthology

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The organization has release 21 compilations and raised over $10 million since; its subsequent television special on ABC became one of the first major AIDS benefits in the music business.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
The box set includes the original album, expanded to include B-sides from singles and compilation tracks released at the time, along with a 360-degree behind-the-scenes look at how the group wrote the music.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026

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