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
  • The result is one of the most extraordinary catalogs in music history.
    — Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 9 July 2026
  • A lot of musicians from your generation have been selling their catalogs lately.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of catalogs
Noun
  • The cheap paperbacks with yellowed pages, outdated cookbooks, and encyclopedias can be tossed.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
  • Holmquist traces his devotion to history back to age 7, when his parents bought him a set of encyclopedias.
    — Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Definition of encyclopedias
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, 2 July 2026
  • Adopt a sensitive data detection platform that’s access-control-aware and lineage-savvy and extend it with custom dictionaries and RegEx patterns.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of dictionaries
Noun
  • Our recent work showcases contemporary Black children’s books that illustrate rich depictions of Black life and provide helpful examples for young children of all backgrounds.
    — Brooke Harris Garad, The Conversation, 14 July 2026
  • Fashion items accounted for the largest category during this time, followed by personal care (25 percent), electronics (23 percent), and other forms of media such as books and games (23 percent).
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Definition of books
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