1
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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2
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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The place where Carrie Bradshaw supported her lavish Manhattan lifestyle and extensive designer shoe collection simply by writing exactly one column per week.
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Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
For those with different color preferences, the collection is also available (and on sale) in stunning blue, pinks and purples, and green shades as well.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
Gray’s Saint Laurent look made its runway debut in March 2026 during Paris Fashion Week spotlighting women’s collections for the season.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
Stile Libero High Jewelry Coinciding with the exhibition, Pomellato introduced Stile Libero, a new high jewelry collection featuring more than 60 one-of-a-kind creations organized into three themes—Visionary Colors, Magnetic Gold and Hypnotic Shadows.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
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Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
For those with different color preferences, the collection is also available (and on sale) in stunning blue, pinks and purples, and green shades as well.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
Gray’s Saint Laurent look made its runway debut in March 2026 during Paris Fashion Week spotlighting women’s collections for the season.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
Stile Libero High Jewelry Coinciding with the exhibition, Pomellato introduced Stile Libero, a new high jewelry collection featuring more than 60 one-of-a-kind creations organized into three themes—Visionary Colors, Magnetic Gold and Hypnotic Shadows.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collection
Noun
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Exclusive, ad-free access to the Big Think+ class library can be found here.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 June 2026
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The partnership, unveiled at the APOS conference in Bali, will fold ReelShort’s library of soapy, bite-sized dramas into Globe’s offering for Filipino customers.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Consistency is the accumulation of decisions, habits, and behaviors repeated over a long duration of time.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Heavy wind can catch a sail and potentially pull it off the fixture or tear it; too much rain or snow accumulation can also pull it down and rip it.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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This batch of grants is the eighth round of the program to date.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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Vulcan had previously been lined up to have already sent up its first Amazon Leo batch.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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Throughout his career, the multidisciplinary artist experimented with various mediums, ranging from painting and photography to assemblages, even employing digital technologies like the iPad.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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Surrounding sculptures, assemblages and brightly colored forms make the space feel part sanctuary, part dreamscape.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Page Six speculated the Wednesday gathering was Travis Kelce’s bachelor party.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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Juneteenth's birthplace is celebrating with a daylong gathering at a Galveston park with music and fireworks, a parade, and a worship service in a historic Black church.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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After dark on Thursday, Venus will be close to the Beehive Cluster — an open cluster of 100 stars — with binoculars allowing both to be seen in the same field of view.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Families, friend groups and couples are huddled in clusters, scrolling on phones or taking pictures of the Italian restaurant’s red signage that boasts a history dating to 1956.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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The compact assortment amps up the contemporary style that Wong specializes in.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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Offering trend-forward styles for both men and women, this assortment includes year-round favorites designed for all-day comfort.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
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Pile the chickpea mixture in the center and add cheese, tomatoes and lettuce.—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
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The medical examiner determined her death was the result of immersion in water and a toxic mixture of drugs.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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“Collection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collection. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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