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as in archives
a place where books, periodicals, and records are kept for use but not for sale
I went to the library to do some research for my report
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as in collections
an organized group of objects acquired and maintained for study, exhibition, or personal pleasure
a confirmed cineast with an impressive library of classic movies on DVD
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Recent Examples of libraries
Books about books, or bookstores, or people who work in bookstores, or in publishing, or in libraries, or anything book-adjacent, are not in short supply, perhaps for the obvious reason that writers are by definition people who are drawn to, and often write about, books.
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Susan Coll
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
Back in Budapest, Toth was an accomplished architect, designing synagogues, community buildings and libraries to much acclaim.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Public libraries, city or county programs, and digital inclusion nonprofits can help.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
To this end, the Kansas City Election Board has mostly relied on existing relationships with schools, churches and libraries.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
The manifesto also calls for the destruction of museums, libraries and universities and supports the power of the rioting crowd.
—Sonja Fritzsche, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
Since 2022, approximately 1,500 cultural heritage sites and 2,300 cultural facilities — including libraries, museums and theaters — have been damaged or destroyed across Ukraine.
—Yegor Mostovshikov, The Dial, 9 Sep. 2025
Other times, data leaks in through frameworks or libraries that log more than expected.
—Bill Hineline, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The Intel Ultra 7 CPU and 16GB of RAM combo give you enough power to multitask apps and browser tabs, and 1TB of storage is enough space for most digital libraries of photos, videos, and more.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Susan Coll
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
Back in Budapest, Toth was an accomplished architect, designing synagogues, community buildings and libraries to much acclaim.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Public libraries, city or county programs, and digital inclusion nonprofits can help.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
To this end, the Kansas City Election Board has mostly relied on existing relationships with schools, churches and libraries.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
The manifesto also calls for the destruction of museums, libraries and universities and supports the power of the rioting crowd.
—Sonja Fritzsche, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
Since 2022, approximately 1,500 cultural heritage sites and 2,300 cultural facilities — including libraries, museums and theaters — have been damaged or destroyed across Ukraine.
—Yegor Mostovshikov, The Dial, 9 Sep. 2025
Other times, data leaks in through frameworks or libraries that log more than expected.
—Bill Hineline, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The Intel Ultra 7 CPU and 16GB of RAM combo give you enough power to multitask apps and browser tabs, and 1TB of storage is enough space for most digital libraries of photos, videos, and more.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for libraries
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The archives also inspire the seasonal clothing collections, which are made under license by companies including Next.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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After Matsura’s death, a substantial collection of his photographs, bequeathed to his friend Judge William Compton Brown, was donated as part of Brown’s estate to the Washington State University archives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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This forward-thinking cultural calendar alignment demonstrates how successful brands anticipate and build collections around significant cultural milestones, providing retail marketers with frameworks for long-term trend forecasting and seasonal planning strategies.—
Kaleigh Moore,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Under the joint venture with Shein, dedicated Pimkie collections will be developed for sale via Shein’s platform.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Libraries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/libraries. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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