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as in archive
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 collection
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 library
Dunn says the lawsuit is not about the politics of the presidential library, but instead about public access.
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Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Since the book was dropped off at the Avondale branch, the main library branch was unable to meet the person or collect the person's contact information.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2025
But the platform’s approach should serve as a model for every beloved older cartoon, many of which are collecting dust in the libraries of studios or other collections.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Children shouldn't be able to see pornography in a public library.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Since the book was dropped off at the Avondale branch, the main library branch was unable to meet the person or collect the person's contact information.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2025
But the platform’s approach should serve as a model for every beloved older cartoon, many of which are collecting dust in the libraries of studios or other collections.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Children shouldn't be able to see pornography in a public library.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for library
Noun
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The new editor is also giving the magazine a facelift, redesigning its logo and drawing visual inspiration from its archives.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Libraries and archives hold so much knowledge within their sacred confines.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Blind Spot is this remarkable collection of photographs, but each one is accompanied by a short textual piece.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The brand’s Bespoke collection—a line of jeans with superior stretch and shape retention—is now the number one female style at specialty retailers.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Library.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/library. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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