as in anthology
a collection of writings
the poet bound a compilation of her best work into a single volume
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Four months after his death, a handful of late 1960s recordings Marley and the Wailers cut for American soul singer Johnny Nash and his business partner, Danny Sims, were rushed out on a slapdash compilation, abysmally titled Chances Are–the first cash-in of many to come.
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Eric Harvey, Pitchfork, 18 Jan. 2026
In Malone’s case this week, however, The Diamond Collection’s surge must be a bit frustrating, as the hugely popular compilation misses out on adding to his list of top 10 successes on the Billboard 200 for at least the second time.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2026
Although the couple's inflight nuptials took place about a year and half ago, one of the passengers, Katrina Badowski, shared a video compilation of the wedding earlier this week on TikTok, sparking a newfound interest in the sky-high ceremony.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
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Eric Harvey, Pitchfork, 18 Jan. 2026
In Malone’s case this week, however, The Diamond Collection’s surge must be a bit frustrating, as the hugely popular compilation misses out on adding to his list of top 10 successes on the Billboard 200 for at least the second time.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2026
Although the couple's inflight nuptials took place about a year and half ago, one of the passengers, Katrina Badowski, shared a video compilation of the wedding earlier this week on TikTok, sparking a newfound interest in the sky-high ceremony.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
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anthology
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The series has been renewed for another installment, officially moving into anthology territory as the second season will be unrelated to the first.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026
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Doherty previously won the 2025 Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie, and is coming off a Critics Choice Awards win for best supporting actress in a limited series or movie made for television.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Compilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compilation. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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