1
as in libraries
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 accumulations
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 clusters
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 collections
Related Articles The store is divided into two separate sections, with the front of the shop stocking ready-to-wear collections and the backspace being used for hosting bespoke appointments in a chocolate brown lounge.
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Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Similar to other collections, Alo Atelier has been designed for the consumer to wear both in the studio and on the street with 62 pieces in total.
—Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Pests can sometimes invade houseplant collections and cause issues, like yellow stippling on plant leaves.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2024
Originating in Manhattan’s garment district, the brand combines a legacy of refined quality with modern technology to produce exclusive, handcrafted collections.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Drop off sites will resume collections as soon as road conditions allow.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
Their strategy included not just a shift to e-commerce, but also increased partnerships and collaborations with other brands to create new licensed characters and collections.
—Pauleanna Reid, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
In their efforts to annihilate Jews and their culture, the Nazis stole books from European libraries, universities and other public and private collections across Europe.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
In an industry rarity, Rosso left Galliano free of any commercial obligation to create Margiela’s Artisanal collections, returning couture to its function as a research and development department that can inspire other product lines, rather than service an elite clientele.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Similar to other collections, Alo Atelier has been designed for the consumer to wear both in the studio and on the street with 62 pieces in total.
—Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Pests can sometimes invade houseplant collections and cause issues, like yellow stippling on plant leaves.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2024
Originating in Manhattan’s garment district, the brand combines a legacy of refined quality with modern technology to produce exclusive, handcrafted collections.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Drop off sites will resume collections as soon as road conditions allow.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
Their strategy included not just a shift to e-commerce, but also increased partnerships and collaborations with other brands to create new licensed characters and collections.
—Pauleanna Reid, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
In their efforts to annihilate Jews and their culture, the Nazis stole books from European libraries, universities and other public and private collections across Europe.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
In an industry rarity, Rosso left Galliano free of any commercial obligation to create Margiela’s Artisanal collections, returning couture to its function as a research and development department that can inspire other product lines, rather than service an elite clientele.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collections
Noun
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The photos, from the past and the present, were in the archives of the city's libraries, galleries and museums.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
26 Dec. 2024
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Many bookstores, libraries, and food creators are opening up membership in cookbook clubs to the public, allowing anyone to join.—
Andrew Zucker,
Glamour,
26 Dec. 2024
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Total snow accumulations of a dusting to 2 inches.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2025
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Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Mar. 2025
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His artworks, which include paintings, sculptures, mixed-media assemblages, mosaics, photographs, and film, are full of mood and foreboding.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
31 Mar. 2025
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Brainard’s practice as a visual artist was extremely varied, and included drawings and comics, collage and assemblages, and more traditional oil paintings.—
David S. Wallace,
The New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2025
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Brands like Lululemon and Levi’s consistently outperform larger retailers in shopper satisfaction, despite their narrower assortments.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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The company helps speed up product development and design conceptualization as internal teams collaborate more efficiently to visualize, iterate and test marketing campaigns, product assortments and merchandising assets like lookbooks and ecommerce content.—
Sharon Edelson,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Now, there are piles of them back at the house.—
Jared Weiss,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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The fire is spotting ahead of itself in mulch piles and making runs across levees that are in place.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
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Credit Saint Credit Restoration Highlights Credit Saint offers three packages for credit repair services and a 90-day money-back guarantee for services.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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In leisure destinations like Orlando, Las Vegas and Honolulu, hotels are tailoring packages for Indian weddings and multi-generational travel.—
Ronak D. Desai,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There are concerns that these massive constellations increase the risk of space debris.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
28 Dec. 2024
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There are now constellations of satellite beaming connectivity down to the Earth’s surface, connecting even the most remote areas.—
Umair Irfan,
Vox,
28 Dec. 2024
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The announcement comes exactly two years after their last visit to the region and promises fans a series of explosive performances, with the band bringing along a wave of firsts for their return.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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As the most diverse group on the series, she felt seen, especially beyond the silly and humorous moments that the show displays.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Collections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collections. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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