variants
or compendia
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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Recent Examples of compendiums
Dozens of Dilbert books were published over 30 years, including anniversary compendiums and humorous self-help guides, like 1998’s The Joy of Work.
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People Staff, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
People Staff, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compendiums
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The song, first released in 1998, is widely considered one of the essential tracks to emerge from the UKG scene and has appeared as a staple in DJ sets and compilations since.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
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This week, one of the outfit’s most successful compilations hits a new all-time high.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Long the purview of classrooms and anthologies, the canon is now of interest to the state itself.—
Colton Valentine,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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The pleasure, as with the unpredictable FX not-quite-anthologies Atlanta and Reservation Dogs, is in never knowing what each compact episode will bring.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Compendiums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compendiums. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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