as in anthologies
a collection of writings
the poet bound a compilation of her best work into a single volume
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Recent Examples of compilations
Queen’s Greatest Hits is one of a number of compilations from beloved musical acts that maintains a constant presence on not just one Billboard chart, but several.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The comedian and Hot Rod star has publicly dunked on Frisbee for years, to the point where there are multiple YouTube compilations dedicated to his intense hatred for the pup.
—EW.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Ronaldo and Zidane have become so adored based upon, say, that goal against Compostela or that Champions League winner against Bayer Leverkusen — and various compilations — that there’s actually no rational analysis about their careers.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Take how the internet mocks millennial cringe compilations, tallying the ways 30-somethings are un-cool.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
On her social media account, Nolan-O'Slatarra captured behind-the-scenes compilations of her brand, including photoshoots and pop-up events.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The cartoonist’s handiwork remains apparent in reruns of his original work in daily newspapers, in book compilations of his comics, and in TV specials based on his art.
—Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
As both Eurythmics compilations soar, three of Annie Lennox’s projects are also back on the same chart, perhaps spurred on by No Good Deed as well.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Multiple video compilations of the show's 15 seasons filled the episode, and a few celebrity guests joined to bid the show farewell.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The comedian and Hot Rod star has publicly dunked on Frisbee for years, to the point where there are multiple YouTube compilations dedicated to his intense hatred for the pup.
—EW.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Ronaldo and Zidane have become so adored based upon, say, that goal against Compostela or that Champions League winner against Bayer Leverkusen — and various compilations — that there’s actually no rational analysis about their careers.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Take how the internet mocks millennial cringe compilations, tallying the ways 30-somethings are un-cool.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
On her social media account, Nolan-O'Slatarra captured behind-the-scenes compilations of her brand, including photoshoots and pop-up events.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The cartoonist’s handiwork remains apparent in reruns of his original work in daily newspapers, in book compilations of his comics, and in TV specials based on his art.
—Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
As both Eurythmics compilations soar, three of Annie Lennox’s projects are also back on the same chart, perhaps spurred on by No Good Deed as well.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Multiple video compilations of the show's 15 seasons filled the episode, and a few celebrity guests joined to bid the show farewell.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compilations
Noun
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Her work has appeared in many anthologies and magazines, including the New York Times, Newsweek, and the Nation.—
Beverly Gologorsky
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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This was made back when horror anthologies were all the rage, and King was at the center of them.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Davies' idiosyncratic songwriting combined with cofounder and singer Roger Hodgson's distinctive voice made for several bestselling albums, chart-topping singles, and a legacy that sees Supertramp songs used widely in film, television, and beyond.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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The group’s first two albums, Supertramp (1970) and Indellibly Stamped (1971) didn’t burn up the charts commercially.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Compilations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compilations. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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