Synonyms of collections

collections

noun

plural of collection

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• libraries
• assemblages
• assortments
• repertories
• supplies
• repertoires
• arsenals
• treasures
• troves
• accumulations
• stores
• miscellanea
• hoards
• stockpiles
• treasure troves
• kaleidoscopes
• stocks
• caches
• mixed bags
• reserves
• phantasmagorias
• omnium-gatherums
• gatherings
• assemblies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• piles
• litters
• heaps
• jumbles
• clutters
• ragbags
• bric-a-brac

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accumulations
• mixtures
• piles
• gatherings
• assemblages
• cumulations
• jumbles
• assortments
• mixes
• masses
• accretions
• pileups
• lodgments
• cumuli
• heaps
• medleys
• conglomerates
• inventories
• conglomerations
• congeries
• litters
• hoards
• mélanges
• aggregates
• funds
• aggregations
• supplies
• agglomerates
• potpourris
• mishmashes
• hodgepodges
• agglomerations
• hashes
• sums
• stockpiles
• totalities
• backlogs
• hotchpotches
• clutters
• caches
• stores
• motleys
• nest eggs
• kitties
• reserves
• stocks

3

as in clusters

a number of things considered as a unit

the historic village boasts an interesting collection of gift shops and antique stores

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clusters
• batches
• arrays
• assemblages
• groupings
• groups
• bunches
• packages
• assortments
• sets
• lots
• constellations
• series
• clumps
• varieties
• batteries
• banks
• suites
• mixtures
• bands
• blocks
• clutches
• parcels
• accumulations
• clots
• aggregates
• aggregations
• the whole kit and caboodle
• passels
• knots
• musters
• jumbles
• huddles
• sundries
• conglomerations
• suits
• miscellanies
• agglomerations
• hodgepodges
• cycles
• odds and ends
• runs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• items
• units
• entities
• singles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of collections

These may be restored heritage buildings in European capitals, villa collections overlooking crystalline waters, or—notably in 2025 and 2026—luxury lodges set in deserts, forests, and mountains. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

At age 34, her work at the interface of two mathematical fields—taking collections of wavelike equations and using them to explore how shapes fill space—had already transformed both subjects. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 23 July 2026

To celebrate, At Home is giving you the chance to decorate your space early, unveiling five trendy Halloween decor collections—from cozy to gothic. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026

The new shop showcases the latest ready-to-wear collections for both women and men designed by artistic director for women’s collections Nicolas Ghesquière and men’s creative director Pharrell Williams. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

Down the road, LaPorte, Indiana, projects 30-year tax collections from its project with Microsoft at $1 billion, 15% of it dedicated to the local school system. — Melody Birmingham, Fortune, 23 July 2026

Nolan enjoyed the biggest opening of his career with the film, with the global collections now having crossed $300 million. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 July 2026

Lee’s Summit stormwater tax If the permanent sales tax were approved by voters, collections would begin in January. — Nathan Pilling july 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Satterwhite’s art is also in the collections of the MoMA and the Whitney in New York, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma in Helsinki, Finland. — News Desk, Artforum, 16 July 2026