cyclopedias

noun

variants also cyclopaedias
plural of cyclopedia
as in trade books

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  1. catalogs
  2. encyclopedias
  3. dictionaries
  4. books
Noun
  • His wealth includes music catalogs, royalties, touring earnings, property, and an art collection.
    — Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The publication notes that McCartney’s acquisition of catalogs from artists like Buddy Holly, plus Broadway musical scores and Christmas standards, contributes significantly to his wealth, accounting for nearly a quarter of a billion dollars.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of catalogs
Noun
  • The ban won’t cover online encyclopedias, or educational or scientific directories.
    — Samuel Petrequin, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • The ban won’t cover online encyclopedias, educational or scientific directories.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Definition of encyclopedias
Noun
  • Several dictionaries also partake in the annual tradition of choosing a single word to represent the cultural moment.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Performed by legends Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, the silly song is a tongue-twister for kiddos, and the titular word, which means ‘extraordinarily good, wonderful’ even made its way into some real deal dictionaries.
    — Stephanie Ganz Published, Parents, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of dictionaries
Noun
  • There is some evidence that anti-vaccine groups have been targeting the Amish in recent years, says Steve Nolt, a professor at Elizabethtown College who has written numerous books about Amish history and culture.
    — Maria Godoy, NPR, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Age appropriate activity books and their own crayons can go a long way.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of books
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