COLLECTION Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

collection

noun

kə-ˈlek-shən

Definition of collection

as in library

an organized group of objects acquired and maintained for study, exhibition, or personal pleasure his stamp collection has become quite valuable

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as in accumulation

a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time a collection of lint underneath the dryer

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as in batch

a number of things considered as a unit the historic village boasts an interesting collection of gift shops and antique stores

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Recent Examples of collection Within the understudied collection, Cruz found another oddball amphibian known as the Mexican burrowing toad, the only still living species from the family Rhinophrynidae. — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026 Wonder no more with her fabulous gemstone jewelry collection at Rogers & Holland. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 Voluptuary, a shop in downtown Los Gatos known for its collection of women’s clothing, jewelry and accessories, will be partnering with nonprofit gift shop The Butter Paddle for the event. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 Among the collections on the watch list were Ronald and Jo Carole Lauder and Paul Allen. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for collection

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Noun

The common spaces are places to linger, from the yellow parlor room to the quiet library.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
The company also is being asked to provide free broadband and Wi-Fi service for about 50 eligible institutions, including schools, libraries and community centers for several years.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Years of private capital accumulation mean significant paper wealth, but converting it to cash is a complex, multi-year process.

— Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Other ways to reduce flares in the summer include wearing lightweight, breathable fabrics to minimize friction and sweat accumulation on plaques, showering promptly after sweating, and applying emollients to maintain your skin barrier.

— Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of accumulation

Noun

The final batch continues to focus on the generations of the Buendía family living amid political infighting in Macondo while building up to the magical-realist masterpiece’s tragic end.

— Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
Those phases typically involve refining the design, validating performance, and producing an initial batch before larger procurement decisions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of batch

Noun

The three-dimensional assemblage, made from a clock, washboard, and figure, was replaced with a digital photograph.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Pioneering Los Angeles assemblage artist Betye Saar died Sunday, just a few days shy of her 100th birthday.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of assemblage

Noun

The talk of its future was huge though, with anticipation by the everyday user rising with hope for instant communications and exponentially easier information gathering.

— Robbie Morrison, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Alongside the citywide gallery program, ARTnews will present the Art Week NYC Hub, a gathering place for live interviews, panel discussions, artist talks, and editorial programming featuring many of the leading voices shaping today’s art world.

— News Desk, Artforum, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of gathering

Noun

However, federal officials said there are multiple clusters of the ailment active in the United States, and the FDA said a previous positive test result for the parasite in a Taylor Farms lettuce sample was later withdrawn.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Controversial links All 15 states in the outbreak cluster linked to Taylor Farms lettuce are states the company identified as having received its lettuce.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of cluster

Noun

Belk Market sells an assortment of brands in men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, as well as shoes, handbags, accessories, home décor and fine jewelry, with frequent merchandise rotation, according to the company’s website.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026
Lifeguards have to pass an assortment of strength, agility, speed and first aid exams.

— Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

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