as in anthology
a collection of writings
the poet bound a compilation of her best work into a single volume
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Here is a compilation of advice on how to make your home better for you.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
The indie-rock world united for a compilation called Our First 100 Days: one track released for each of Trump’s first 100 days in office.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 13 June 2025
This includes not just formal speeches, but also public remarks and oral exchanges, which are traditionally included in a compilation of presidential documents.
—Shannon Bow O'Brien, The Conversation, 12 June 2025
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors.
—Luisa Calle, Billboard, 13 June 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
The indie-rock world united for a compilation called Our First 100 Days: one track released for each of Trump’s first 100 days in office.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 13 June 2025
This includes not just formal speeches, but also public remarks and oral exchanges, which are traditionally included in a compilation of presidential documents.
—Shannon Bow O'Brien, The Conversation, 12 June 2025
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors.
—Luisa Calle, Billboard, 13 June 2025
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anthology
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Like Squid Game, many episodes of the dystopian anthology series Black Mirror explore the morally ambiguous ways people will try to make money — sometimes, with deadly results.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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In a storyline straight out of dystopian anthology series Black Mirror, one aging police vehicle becomes erratic and violent out of panic it will be replaced and discarded.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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“Compilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compilation. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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