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
What better way to avoid the terrors of Dry January than by sneaking yourself into the cozy snug of The Pub, a compendium of Britain’s quintessential third space.
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Air Mail, 3 Jan. 2026
The movie narrates the life of George Orwell, using a compendium of archival sources, including the great writer’s letters and journals.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2025
Weiss created the online publication The Free Press, a compendium of views and news reporting, on the premise that much of the mainstream media is too reflexively liberal.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 22 Dec. 2025
So consider this an anthology of top architectural attractions, a compendium of cultural wonders, and a shortlist of the most sure-to-impress natural scenery on the planet.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 3 Dec. 2025
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Air Mail, 3 Jan. 2026
The movie narrates the life of George Orwell, using a compendium of archival sources, including the great writer’s letters and journals.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2025
Weiss created the online publication The Free Press, a compendium of views and news reporting, on the premise that much of the mainstream media is too reflexively liberal.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 22 Dec. 2025
So consider this an anthology of top architectural attractions, a compendium of cultural wonders, and a shortlist of the most sure-to-impress natural scenery on the planet.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 3 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compendium
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The video compilation posted on social media showed Future touring the football facility and posing for a photo with Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian throwing the 'Horns Up' inside DKR.—
Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Mar. 2026
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New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
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Finneas O’Connell will score the second season of the Netflix & A24 anthology series Beef, which premieres on April 16.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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The anthology series, which focused on a beef between characters played by Ali Wong and Steven Yeun in its last iteration in 2023 (and subsequently won eight Emmys), will this time focus on a Gen Z couple played by Cailee Spaeny and Charles Melton.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2026
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