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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
A lot of musicians from your generation have been selling their catalogs lately. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Behind the Global Sourcing Process Finding exceptional products takes more than browsing catalogs—HomeGoods buyers travel the globe continuously to uncover unique home treasures for every kind of shopper. — Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
Verb
Under local preservation laws, the finds must be carefully catalogued and stored, but only the most significant pieces stand a chance of getting analyzed. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 The man who once catalogued Elizabeth’s social deficiencies while proposing marriage is now protecting her family’s reputation without an audience. — Literary Hub, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for catalog
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalog
  1. list
  2. record
  3. listing
  4. enter
  5. index
Noun
  • Langford was placed on the injury list after suffering a hamstring strain June 28.
    — Cal Phillips Updated July 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026
  • Tyler was named in the Queen’s last Birthday Honours list in 2022 and awarded an MBE for her services to music by Prince William the following year.
    — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2026
Definition of list
Verb
  • Compare that to a Caltech air monitor in Pasadena, which recorded about 650 micrograms per cubic meter during last year’s Eaton fire.
    — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • The right side of his stomach was bleeding, said Houston resident Juliet Martinez, who recorded the video and shared it with CNN.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
Definition of record
Noun
  • Katie Beloberk of Compass, who represented the purchasers, said the couple had considered buying land and building a home — but the listing checked their boxes without the headaches of a ground-up project.
    — David Caraccio Updated July 8, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
  • Canal+ listed on the London Stock Exchange as part of the split and has since added a secondary listing in Johannesburg.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 July 2026
Definition of listing
Verb
  • The early returns were surprising for a candidate who had entered the race with little name recognition but, by Election Day, had become an unlikely figure in the increasingly bitter contest between the two Democrats.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
  • Once the moon enters Taurus, however, the pace slows down, and the need for stability takes precedence.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
Definition of enter
Verb
  • The annual limits are indexed to inflation and will rise over time.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • The doubling of the standard deduction from the 2017 tax law was made permanent and indexed for inflation.
    — Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
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“Catalog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalog. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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