as in anthology
a collection of writings
a florilegium of ancient alchemical writings
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Recent Examples of florilegium
Grootbos, a hotel cum nature reserve 30 minutes to the south, is known for its family-friendly marine safaris and botanical tours (and a new florilegium).
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Jen Murphy, Town & Country, 7 Oct. 2022
Twenty-five of them get ink online this week, and about 20 on the print page — quite the florilegium.
—Pat Myers, Washington Post, 21 July 2022
Jen Murphy, Town & Country, 7 Oct. 2022
Twenty-five of them get ink online this week, and about 20 on the print page — quite the florilegium.
—Pat Myers, Washington Post, 21 July 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for florilegium
Noun
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The ambition is to make an AI feature film, perhaps even with Boyle, who mentored the Black Mirror-style YouTube anthology series Beyond the Loop (Season 2 is coming in 2026).—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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However, with seven other players leaving and no fewer than 14 coming in, this year’s cast feels it’s been reset in the style of a Ryan Murphy anthology.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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Hollywood archivists will appreciate all the new interview footage with an octogenarian Dern, and the endless compilations of film clips provide a foundation for anyone looking into Dern’s filmography for the first time.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
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Today’s draftniks have access to endless high-def broadcasts and custom compilations showing a prospect’s every snap.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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“Florilegium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/florilegium. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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