as in anthology
a collection of writings
the poet bound a compilation of her best work into a single volume
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It was released as a compilation titled Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk in 1998.
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Marina Watts, People.com, 17 July 2025
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard and Billboard Español editors.
—Luisa Calle, Billboard, 18 July 2025
Chronicle Also Returns to the Streaming Ranking As Chronicle ascends on the aforementioned four rankings, the compilation also breaks back onto the Top Streaming Albums chart.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Elsewhere in the photo compilation, Priyanka wore a black two-piece set that consisted of a bandeau top with a matching skirt that had a side slit.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 18 July 2025
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Marina Watts, People.com, 17 July 2025
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard and Billboard Español editors.
—Luisa Calle, Billboard, 18 July 2025
Chronicle Also Returns to the Streaming Ranking As Chronicle ascends on the aforementioned four rankings, the compilation also breaks back onto the Top Streaming Albums chart.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Elsewhere in the photo compilation, Priyanka wore a black two-piece set that consisted of a bandeau top with a matching skirt that had a side slit.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 18 July 2025
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anthology
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Levin previously wrote and directed My Valentine, a feature-length episode of the Hulu/Blumhouse horror anthology series titled Into the Dark.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
11 July 2025
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The streamer has reportedly ordered a fourth season of Murphy’s Monster anthology series, this time centered around infamous (alleged) axe murderer Lizzie Borden.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
8 July 2025
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“Compilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compilation. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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