as in anthology
a collection of writings
the poet bound a compilation of her best work into a single volume
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Brazil may have never won an Olympic medal for the Winter Games, but their opening-ceremony looks won gold on Vanity Fair’s first-ever compilation of this hyper-specific list.
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Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Instead, the database appears to be a compilation of credentials stolen over time from past breaches and malware infections.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Rather than offering comfort, however, the rocking cradle, accompanied by a compilation of folkloric lullabies, introduces a sense of unease, inviting viewers to consider how political systems shape lives from their earliest moments.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026
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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Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Instead, the database appears to be a compilation of credentials stolen over time from past breaches and malware infections.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Rather than offering comfort, however, the rocking cradle, accompanied by a compilation of folkloric lullabies, introduces a sense of unease, inviting viewers to consider how political systems shape lives from their earliest moments.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compilation
anthology
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Rahul Dholakia Hum Hindustani, following a team of officials in a newly independent India; Pulkit’s crime drama Kartavya, starring Saif Ali Khan; and the third instalment of film anthology Lust Stories.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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The anthology series has previously filmed at real Four Seasons resorts, beginning in Hawaii for season 1, moving to Italy for season 2 and Thailand for season 3.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Compilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compilation. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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