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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Acuña contributed chapters in dozens of anthologies and scholarly texts and wrote numerous book reviews, several children’s books, scholarly articles and opinion pieces in academic journals, magazines, listservs and newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times.—
Dorany Pineda,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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The first season received four Emmy nominations — best lead actor in a limited or anthology series (Gyllenhaal), best supporting actor in a limited or anthology series (Bill Camp & Peter Sarsgaard), and best supporting actress in a limited or anthology series (Ruth Negga).—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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In the early 2010s, Wijk and Crispin took to YouTube, where post-festival EDM compilations were beginning to take off thanks to the pyrotechnic montages being shared by events like Tomorrowland.—
Sam Davies,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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Ace Records has announced Where the Willow and the Dogwood Grow, an extensive compilation album that’s out May 29.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Florilegium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/florilegium. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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