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collectanea

noun

ˌkä-ˌlek-ˈtā-nē-ə How to pronounce collectanea (audio)
Definition of collectaneanext
as in compilation
a collection of writings in the library I discovered a three-volume collectanea containing all of the author's known writings

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  1. compilation
  2. anthology
Noun
  • Nandao Rice & Noodle, which opened in May at the corner of Garvey and Garfield avenues in Monterey Park, isn’t geographically specific, but more of a greatest hits compilation of foods currently dominating the SGV.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Earlier demos on the compilation also celebrate the 30th anniversary of Cole’s biggest album, This Fire, and her accompanying tour in 2026.
    — Tina Eves, SPIN, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of compilation
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  • The Welsh actor made history as the first male actor to win lead acting awards in drama, comedy, and limited/anthology series.
    — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Salone world tour will begin Thursday, with a presentation at Indonesia Design Week, with a showcase of the Salone Satellite Permanent Collection, an anthology of emerging designer creations.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of anthology
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“Collectanea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collectanea. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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