cyclopedias

variants also cyclopaedias
Definition of cyclopediasnext
plural of cyclopedia

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Noun
  • Check reviews, returns, and reputable catalogs before buying.
    Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
  • The music industry has been racing to harness the latest developments in AI and protect its valuable catalogs, gradually shifting from a hostile approach to a more cooperative stance.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Beginning in 1959, editors put in arduous work toward compiling the first encyclopedias written in Braille, the innovative code developed by Louis Braille in 19th century France.
    Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Dec. 2025
  • Instead, the eight search results ranged from a general entry about online encyclopedias to seven entries primarily about Wikipedia.
    NPR, NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Christmas hams, party cocktails, elegant layer cakes, and cookout classics fill the dictionaries of Southern family recipes, but one of my favorites is a simple vinaigrette from my grandmother.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
  • For many decades, dictionaries were bestsellers and seen as the authority on the English language.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • As part of the program, the Assistance League provides shoes, clothing and books to children in Vista, Oceanside and Carlsbad via an ALNC Advocate dedicated to each school.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
  • This on-sale pick has a spacious lower shelf for books, remotes, and other essentials, and its wood-grain finish adds a rustic charm.
    Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Cyclopedias.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cyclopedias. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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