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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
Bohan carried on that tradition, while also designing two collections a year for Baby Dior, often making miniatures of Elizabeth Taylor’s purchases for her daughter, Liza, which the pair would go out wearing together.
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Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Advance Denim sees the market moving away from basics, allowing room for jacquard (especially for special collections), 100 percent linen constructions and coatings that add a luxury feel to denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026
The goal, according to agency officials, is to collect payments faster and reduce the number of accounts sent to collections.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The new project, which coincided with the brand’s 50th anniversary, offered casual fans and true aficionados the opportunity to discover the Armani archives with an interactive online platform that collated and organized its collections.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Archiving history his way On staff since 2018, Paisley Park museum collections manager Makayla Elder stressed the exhaustive — and expensive — archival work that goes on at Paisley Park chronicling and safekeeping Prince’s personal items, from music gear to clothes.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
Over the past few years, major Tiffany windows have begun to circulate more frequently, Artnet News reported, often moving from their site-specific settings into private collections and museums.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
This earthy classic is easy to style with practically any outfit and has been an undeniable focal point in designers’ collections for decades.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Facebook home to groups who discuss Craftsman tool collections and former employees who share memories and schedule meet-ups.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Advance Denim sees the market moving away from basics, allowing room for jacquard (especially for special collections), 100 percent linen constructions and coatings that add a luxury feel to denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026
The goal, according to agency officials, is to collect payments faster and reduce the number of accounts sent to collections.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The new project, which coincided with the brand’s 50th anniversary, offered casual fans and true aficionados the opportunity to discover the Armani archives with an interactive online platform that collated and organized its collections.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Archiving history his way On staff since 2018, Paisley Park museum collections manager Makayla Elder stressed the exhaustive — and expensive — archival work that goes on at Paisley Park chronicling and safekeeping Prince’s personal items, from music gear to clothes.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
Over the past few years, major Tiffany windows have begun to circulate more frequently, Artnet News reported, often moving from their site-specific settings into private collections and museums.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
This earthy classic is easy to style with practically any outfit and has been an undeniable focal point in designers’ collections for decades.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Facebook home to groups who discuss Craftsman tool collections and former employees who share memories and schedule meet-ups.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collections
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The nonprofit Vision to Learn is leading an effort alongside the Atlanta Hawks to donate thousands of free glasses and eye exams at schools and libraries in the metro in what's called the Atlanta Vision Project.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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First responders and public-health workers are routinely armed with the stuff, and it’s stocked in public libraries and other community locations.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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The map also includes tornado reports for the past week and recent rainfall accumulations.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Apr. 2026
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Total rainfall accumulations from Thursday through Monday could approach 3 to 4 inches across the region, which could lead to some flooding concerns, the weather service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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The fragrant white, pink, or purple flower clusters appear in spring.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Solar wind charge exchange had previously been considered interference or background noise interfering with astronomers' attempts to measure the density and temperature of plasma in distant galaxies and galaxy clusters.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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That leads to longer build times as those complicated parts are sewn together with assemblages of other, smaller parts, before being shipped across the ocean, and eventually trucked to the final construction site.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
2 Apr. 2026
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Though many were faded and dusty, the assemblages nevertheless crackled with an almost urgent vibrancy, beckoning the viewer closer.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
30 Mar. 2026
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It gets turned into chemicals, waxes, oils and other mixtures that appear in a vast array of everyday items, including most made with plastic and rubber.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Trees grown in mixtures, including important timber species like poplar and red oak, are up to 80% larger than the same species when grown alone.—
John Parker,
The Conversation,
20 Apr. 2026
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Moore signs legislation in batches, and the bill on chicken houses was not included in his first batch earlier this month.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 42,644 students entering the program will receive their notices in batches from April 22 to April 24, according to the comptroller's office.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Buyers are increasingly hunting for lower price points to round out their assortments.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The company also described merchandising and inventory moves aimed at reenergizing its assortments.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Turn compost piles every two weeks.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Windscale’s two piles had been hastily built during the British atomic bomb project.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Collections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collections. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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