collections

plural of collection
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Recent Examples of collections This summer’s edition will feature spring/summer 2027 collections, alongside a lineup of immersive activations, educational sessions, emerging designer showcases and networking opportunities. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 July 2026 That initiative came shortly after the UK announced sanctions on seven of Russia’s wealthiest oligarchs, including some with significant art collections, such as Roman Abramovich and Oleg Deripaska. Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026 Driving many of these projects is a desire to better serve constituents and make collections more accessible. Leslie Anderson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2026 The promotion includes a premium free gift with qualifying purchases, bonus rewards points on fan-favorite collections, and discounts on select sets. ABC News, 8 July 2026 Designers are curating dedicated accessory collections or reimagining signature styles in PVC and glossy finishes, from Chloé and Tory Burch to Diesel. Sanika Achrekar, Glamour, 2 July 2026 While once exclusive to skateboarders for their ease of movement, thanks to a crop of particular designers’ spring/summer 2026 collections—from Dries Van Noten, to Khaite and TWP—they’ve caught the eye of the fashion set, too. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 2 July 2026 Then, if applicable, check the exclusion list; many codes do not apply to sale items, new arrivals, or specific collections like the Moab series. Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 The Peninsula New York offers a Stars & Stripes Afternoon Tea, while Krispy Kreme and Paris Baguette feature festive doughnut and cake collections. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collections
Noun
  • Early American coffeehouses would commonly have city business directories, libraries of newspapers and currency exchange information.
    James Doubek, NPR, 3 July 2026
  • Most public libraries in California will be open as normal Friday, July 3, and closed Saturday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday.
    Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • As the Eaton and Palisades fires roared across the Altadena area and the coastal Santa Monica Mountains in January 2025, the flames were fueled in part by accumulations of bone-dry chaparral, brush and other vegetation.
    Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • The snowpacks that feed the river hit their lowest level on record this year, with snow accumulations in Colorado’s high country peaking a month early in March and containing just half the average moisture.
    The Week US, TheWeek, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • Stake your cherry tomatoes early to avoid damaging stems or fruits and ensure proper support for heavy clusters.
    Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
  • Investigations to identify potential clusters and sources of illness are ongoing.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • Who could forget the countless iterations of her squad, after all, the varied assemblages of laughing friends, mostly women, featuring in Swift’s Fourth of July carousels and birthday tributes and more through the years?
    Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 25 June 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • New methods for testing chemical mixtures Thousands of chemicals are used in commerce and released into the environment.
    Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
  • More recently, drones have been used to drop incendiary mixtures that ignite apartment buildings and residential blocks.
    David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Reports have claimed that the first batches of these bullets have been delivered to Russian troops.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
  • The core loop is to analyze inputs, document, plan, iterate in small batches with dev testing, update documentation and control for technical debt.
    Oleg Lola, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • McGinty said many of the styles now gaining broader visibility — salt-and-pepper diamonds, hexagon and kite-cut stones, Montana sapphires and heavier gold settings — were already in demand with her clients years before appearing in larger retail assortments.
    Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 26 June 2026
  • The assortments give shoppers a chance to try several scent profiles without committing to one full-size luxury bottle.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Whether Spatial surrounds its reggae-toasting host with piles of drums, disorienting electronic beats, or locomotive rock music, Scratch abides as crooner, barker, mystic, meditation coach — whatever the moment requires.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 July 2026
  • That approach is what separates the trend from the piles of pet accessories that have always been marketed to owners.
    Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

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