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noun

variants also cyclopaedia
Definition of cyclopedianext
as in encyclopedia

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  1. encyclopedia
  2. dictionary
  3. catalog
  4. tome
Noun
  • Per HistoryLink, an encyclopedia of Washington state history, the on-screen gardens featured a mix of real and artificial greenery.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Hundreds of thousands of sites are also still citing Musk’s encyclopedia, which could spread misinformation even further.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of encyclopedia
Noun
  • The famed dictionary added 1,400 new words to its dictionary on Wednesday, many focused on internet-first phases and trends.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026
  • From burritos to dictionaries, brands are already comparing a slew of foldable items to the new iPhone Duo.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of dictionary
Noun
  • It was conceded that the catalogue of brews outmatched the finite power of the liver.
    — Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Born in 1991, Peña was born years after the Smiths broke up, but was introduced to the group’s catalog at age 5, while his uncle drove him around in a lowrider.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of catalog
Noun
  • With some 2,000 tomes ensconced in the Library, passengers can spend hours in a cozy corner.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Over the course of the night, attendees paused to leave their mark by signing the legacy Assouline tome as a guest book, while a surprise birthday cake served as a memorable centerpiece for the festivities.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of tome
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“Cyclopedia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cyclopedia. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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