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noun

ˈka-tə-ˌlȯg How to pronounce catalog (audio)
variants or catalogue
Definition of catalognext
as in list
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system a catalog of music album titles

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verb

variants or catalogue
as in to list
to put (someone or something) on a list cataloged the latest additions to the collection

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Recent Examples of catalog
Noun
Mayer serves as curator and an on-air presence for the SiriusXM channel, offering listeners a window into his life and music along with stories and insights from across his catalog and career. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 27 Aug. 2026 Consequently, Parton’s catalog experienced an absolutely gigantic surge on Tuesday following the news of her passing. — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
The joy of discovering and acquiring fine wines is often tempered by the work required to store and catalog them—especially as a collection grows. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026 Since its launch, more than 9,000 AI data centers have been cataloged on the website's interactive map, which depicts operational facilities, those under construction and those that have been proposed. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for catalog
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalog
  1. list
  2. record
  3. listing
  4. enter
  5. index
Noun
  • But if the stay is lifted or overturned, USPS would require states to submit lists of mail ballot recipients and get approval for envelope and ballot designs with individualized barcodes.
    — Peter Weber, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
  • An eclectic list of folks have commented about it, from country singer Brad Paisley and comedian Conan O’Brien to ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt, Chiefs coach Andy Reid and former MLB star Rick Sutcliffe.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of list
Verb
  • Gravest Gravy, an album consisting of a dozen previously unheard tracks that were recorded in 1977, with Big Star’s Alex Chilton producing, captures the band’s pioneering psychobilly sound at its birth.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
  • In great Coppola family tradition, the late Eleanor Coppola was behind the scenes, recording her own video diaries that would become Making Marie Antoinette.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of record
Noun
  • Consumers can check the California Department of Public Health’s recall listings for product photos, lot numbers, expiration dates and other information needed to determine whether a product is affected.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • According to this year's Housing Mismatch Report, released in May, the Miami metro area also has a significant shortage of affordable listings for many of those looking to buy homes.
    — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of listing
Verb
  • Officials added that people cannot become infected with Naegleria fowleri by swallowing contaminated water; however, the amoeba can enter the body when it is forcefully introduced, such as through the nose into the brain.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • For San Francisco, a comeback of epic proportions — the club was down 11-5 entering the fourth inning — was for naught.
    — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of enter
Verb
  • The Register reported that Google Search had indexed the document and offered information from it as a search suggestion.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • According to new reporting by Reuters, which indexed data compiled by the research firm Data Center Watch, there are now hundreds of billions of dollars exposed to the growing risk of local opposition.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of index

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“Catalog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalog. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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