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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
Gem and mineral specimens of note A number of prominent museums around the world house highly valuable collections.
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Museums have to balance security with the freedom to see and engage with their collections.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
With heirlooms top of mind, quality was taken seriously in a market where children’s collections often employ particleboard and polyester fabrics.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Tangled is loosely based on the fairy tale of Rapunzel and the German fairy tale collections published by the Brothers Grimm in the 19th century.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Herringbone constructions are also prominent for S/S ’27, seen in collections by Artistic Milliners and Cone Denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
While the museum boasts one of the greatest collections of art in the world, the main attraction for many people (including me on my first-ever trip abroad) is the Sistine Chapel, with its massive ceiling frescoes painted by Michelangelo at the start of the 16th century.
—Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025
Plus, the collections are gorge and approachable!
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
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.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Museums have to balance security with the freedom to see and engage with their collections.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
With heirlooms top of mind, quality was taken seriously in a market where children’s collections often employ particleboard and polyester fabrics.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Tangled is loosely based on the fairy tale of Rapunzel and the German fairy tale collections published by the Brothers Grimm in the 19th century.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Herringbone constructions are also prominent for S/S ’27, seen in collections by Artistic Milliners and Cone Denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
While the museum boasts one of the greatest collections of art in the world, the main attraction for many people (including me on my first-ever trip abroad) is the Sistine Chapel, with its massive ceiling frescoes painted by Michelangelo at the start of the 16th century.
—Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025
Plus, the collections are gorge and approachable!
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
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.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collections
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On the other side, Greenfield resident Jim Donohoo said allowing such books in public libraries could negatively influence children.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The appointments follow a controversial policy that seeks to ban all books containing transgender topics from county libraries has been proposed, and rejected, multiple times by the current library board.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, snow is expected to begin early Sunday morning in western Montana, with accumulations of up to 3 inches in higher elevations such as the Northern and Southern Clearwater Mountains, Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountains, and the West Glacier and Lower Clark Fork regions.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The map also includes tornado reports for the past week and recent rainfall accumulations.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Oct. 2025
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Five clusters of uniformed girls press together, arms uplifted, each holding up another girl who balances on one leg.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Non-Orientable Nkansa, 2017, one of his earliest large-scale installations, announced his dedication to monumental assemblages that fixate on negligence and crumbling edifices.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 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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Vandal Palma, takes an international approach to its menu, resulting in creative mixtures like a ceviche in a crisp, edible cone with coconut foam inspired by Thai and Peruvian flavors (€7).—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Blooms reach five inches across and appear in flaming red, pink, yellow, orange, and in all possible versions and mixtures of these colors.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
11 Oct. 2025
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If needed, brown the chicken in 2 batches.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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Samples from multiple batches of each of the 23 different products were analyzed to assess total protein, arsenic, cadmium, lead and other elements.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Oct. 2025
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Newell, who is known for balancing creativity and commerce, has built a reputation for helping emerging designers build their businesses, cultivating exclusive collaborations and creating elevated assortments, the company said.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The plan aims to increase market share by expanding internationally, enhancing in-store experiences, broadening wellness and product assortments, and deepening digital engagement.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Work piles up, but conversations distract for attention.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Leaves are perfect additions for worm bins and compost piles.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Collections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collections. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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