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 three feature-length compilations of Best Animated Short Films, Best Live Action Shorts and Best Documentary Shorts have been a reliable draw for audiences.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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This six-minute compilation of CoComelon songs celebrates vegetables.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
20 Feb. 2026
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Since the release of Ryan Murphy’s American Love Story anthology, Bessette’s pre-platinum hair color—a golden, California blonde with chunky highlights—has captured beauty fans’ imagination once again.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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Prior to her signature show, Chapin, born May 23, 1945, in Los Angeles, had appeared uncredited in the 1954 Judy Garland film A Star is Born as well as episodes of the Lux Video Theatre and Fireside Theatre anthology series.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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