as in compilation
a collection of writings
an anthology of American short stories
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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.
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Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
The first season received four Emmy nominations — best lead actor in a limited or anthology series (Gyllenhaal), best supporting actor in a limited or anthology series (Bill Camp & Peter Sarsgaard), and best supporting actress in a limited or anthology series (Ruth Negga).
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Most recently, Waits reunited with his longtime collaborator Jim Jarmusch for his family anthology film Father Mother Sister Brother.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
Created by Dave Hughes in 2011, the anthology clip show consists of weaved together stock footage, viral videos, short films, animations, and music videos licensed by artists and creators.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
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Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
The first season received four Emmy nominations — best lead actor in a limited or anthology series (Gyllenhaal), best supporting actor in a limited or anthology series (Bill Camp & Peter Sarsgaard), and best supporting actress in a limited or anthology series (Ruth Negga).
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Most recently, Waits reunited with his longtime collaborator Jim Jarmusch for his family anthology film Father Mother Sister Brother.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
Created by Dave Hughes in 2011, the anthology clip show consists of weaved together stock footage, viral videos, short films, animations, and music videos licensed by artists and creators.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anthology
compilation
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Sister Hazel — ‘All For You’ (1997) Written by lead singer Ken Block in 1991 for a local environmental charity compilation — before the band even existed — this spent 41 weeks on the Hot 100.—
Ryan Brennan
April 8,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Lead singer and founder Ken Block wrote the song in 1991 — before Sister Hazel even existed as a band — for a local contest putting together a compilation CD benefiting an environmental organization.—
Ryan Brennan
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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