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Recent Examples of bibliography The site also contains search tools as well as a predictably gigantic source bibliography. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026 During a demonstration, an OpenAI employee showed how the software could automatically find and incorporate relevant scientific literature, then format the bibliography. — ArsTechnica, 29 Jan. 2026 The funniest part of BookTok fame has been seeing fans discover how extensive her bibliography is. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025 Hilton Als, a staff writer who has written about Baldwin many times, joined us to share a few essential entries from Baldwin’s bibliography. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bibliography
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bibliography
  1. index
  2. compendium
  3. glossary
  4. compilation
  5. list
  6. docket
  7. directory
  8. inventory
Noun
  • For instance, the first heat wave this summer lasted June 30 through July 2, when highs reached the mid-90s and indices were over 100, but some people affected by that heat died later in July.
    — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Huge declines for some of the biggest names in tech have compounded through the week, pushing the index deep into the red.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of index
Noun
  • There are certain names that will forever be synonymous with boho style, but Drake has made a compelling case for adding his own to the compendium.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The Whole Earth Catalog, founded by writer and editor Stewart Brand, promoted ecological knowledge and self-sufficiency, but was still a compendium of things to buy.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of compendium
Noun
  • For a category definitions refresher, sift through our clue glossary.
    — Vulture, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Spelling Bee Grid A guide to reading the grid can be found in the glossary above.
    — New York Times Games, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of glossary
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  • According to a compilation of both ports’ daily rail reports from The Dwell, 34,592 import containers were awaiting on-dock rail service on Tuesday.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • But the candidate started paying real attention to social strategy after a video compilation of his stump speeches assailing his then opponent, David Perdue, went viral on TikTok.
    — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of compilation
Noun
  • By entering your address, the locator will create a list of voting centers that are less than a mile away.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Below, a list of some of our favorite early Black Friday rug deals (and their makers).
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of list
Noun
  • Such charging documents require sign-off from a judge that probable cause exists to believe a crime was committed by a defendant, but this complaint was filed straight to the docket with no court approval.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Perry-Bond also noted that allowing Doe to use a pseudonym would preserve public access to the case without resorting to more restrictive measures, such as sealing the court docket or closing the courtroom.
    — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of docket
Noun
  • The directory assesses publicly disclosed policies and sourcing information, rather than independently verifying conditions on farms.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The official directories for the other three shopping centers don’t list SpaceX or Starlink either.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of directory
Noun
  • Enterprise-level software capital is increasingly flowing into tech such as Warehouse Execution Systems (WES) and digital twins to simulate layouts, predict congestion and dynamically reroute inventory.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • That distinction could make the approach relevant to weapons already in the Army’s inventory.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of inventory

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