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
The movie narrates the life of George Orwell, using a compendium of archival sources, including the great writer’s letters and journals.
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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
Not much, except for a night at the Hollywood Bowl with a bottle of wine, listening to a compendium of his music.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 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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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
Not much, except for a night at the Hollywood Bowl with a bottle of wine, listening to a compendium of his music.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 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
Noun
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Instead, the database appears to be a compilation of credentials stolen over time from past breaches and malware infections.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Rather than offering comfort, however, the rocking cradle, accompanied by a compilation of folkloric lullabies, introduces a sense of unease, inviting viewers to consider how political systems shape lives from their earliest moments.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Rahul Dholakia Hum Hindustani, following a team of officials in a newly independent India; Pulkit’s crime drama Kartavya, starring Saif Ali Khan; and the third instalment of film anthology Lust Stories.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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The anthology series has previously filmed at real Four Seasons resorts, beginning in Hawaii for season 1, moving to Italy for season 2 and Thailand for season 3.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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