compendiums

variants or compendia
plural of compendium
as in compilations
a collection of writings a book entirely devoted to poodles—a compendium of writings by breeders, trainers, and others in love with the breed

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  • The cartoonist’s handiwork remains apparent in reruns of his original work in daily newspapers, in book compilations of his comics, and in TV specials based on his art.
    Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
  • As both Eurythmics compilations soar, three of Annie Lennox’s projects are also back on the same chart, perhaps spurred on by No Good Deed as well.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Compendiums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compendiums. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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