bibliography

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Recent Examples of bibliography 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 Like Tolstoy, John Steinbeck’s bibliography is chockablock with classics worth a read. — Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bibliography
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  1. index
  2. compendium
  3. glossary
  4. compilation
  5. list
  6. docket
  7. directory
  8. inventory
Noun
  • Temperatures and the heat index are forecast to elevate throughout the weekend, with Sunday and Monday being the hottest days.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
  • The once-soaring Kospi index has plunged 27% after a hitting a record high last month, putting it well into bear market territory.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 18 July 2026
Definition of index
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  • Among the books found missing from UCLA's collections were classic compendiums of Chinese cultural heritage.
    — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 15 July 2026
  • The result is something closer to an artist's sketchbook than a conventional travel compendium.
    — John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
Definition of compendium
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  • The narrative moves from the early days of the war to a glossary of Beiruti wartime phrases, then to Makdisi’s upbringing, and back to her memories of war and the people lost to it.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026
  • Benoit delights in language as much as her heroine, weaving Regency-era slang throughout and appending a chapter-by-chapter glossary of vulgarities.
    — Angelina Mazza, Vulture, 19 June 2026
Definition of glossary
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  • This edition also includes a signature compilation of wealth, focusing this time on Thailand’s 50 Richest.
    — Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • In 2008, celebrities like Eddie Vedder and David Cross selected their favorite Sonic Youth songs for Hits are For Squares, a best-of compilation distributed by Starbucks.
    — Al Shipley, SPIN, 10 July 2026
Definition of compilation
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  • Yelp’s list celebrates used furniture stores across the country that offer affordable alternatives to traditional retail, highlighting businesses where shoppers can find distinctive pieces without the price tag of brand-new furniture.
    — Evan Moore July 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
  • Notably absent from the list of birds being vaccinated, though, is the kiwi –– the iconic national bird.
    — Todd Symons, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Definition of list
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  • The federal court docket appears to show the warrant was initially sealed when it was filed Tuesday, shielding its contents from public view, but it was later unsealed.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Justices asked about ethics code, shadow docket Other Democratic members of the committee asked questions about the court’s ethics code and the rise in the number of decisions being made on an expedited basis.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 14 July 2026
Definition of docket
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  • Thoreau College maintains a directory of microcolleges, including Nunnian Schools and others.
    — Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Some places, including North Carolina, Texas and Florida, maintain directories of private schools that name each school’s main contact.
    — Mollie Simon, ProPublica, 16 July 2026
Definition of directory
Noun
  • The new office space alone is expected to be the largest addition to the city’s inventory in 43 years, said city economic development manager Michael Hennig in a June 2025 City Council work session.
    — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • Condo prices slipped slightly as inventory remains elevated following new state safety requirements after the Surfside collapse.
    — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of inventory

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