Thesaurus results for COMPENDIUM

compendium

noun

kəm-ˈpen-dē-əm

Definition of compendium

as in compilation

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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Recent Examples of compendium As the Center for Economic and Policy Research shows in its Majority Agenda compendium, there are a range of issues — from health care to affordable housing to fair scheduling laws — where bold policy solutions are favored overwhelmingly by Americans. — Eileen Appelbaum, Mercury News, 10 June 2026 The actor and director was spotted out and about in New York City, wearing an refined ensemble very much in the rhythm of the Katie Holmes contemporary style compendium. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 June 2026 The photography compendium spans 60 pages, and includes pictures from nine photography students. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 May 2026 The report is a rich compendium on how small and hyper-local organizations are bringing older and younger people together for friendship, learning, collaboration, joy, and healing, listing more than 150 organizations committed to the idea. — Michael Clinton, Time, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for compendium

Recent Examples of Synonyms for compendium

Noun

The label also put out a compilation record earlier this year marking the milestone.

— Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
The Oakland Police Department on Thursday released a compilation video of officer body camera footage of the fatal shooting last month of a man wielding two homemade spear-like devices at officers.

— Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of compilation

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That vulnerable performance earned Ahmed an Emmy nomination for outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
That even included Jessica Lange, who hadn’t starred on his and Brad Falchuk’s hit horror anthology in a series regular role since season four’s Freak Show.

— Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026