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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
Under terms of the settlement, approved by Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Leah Dinkelacker, the college must provide the attorney general's office with a complete list of items in the library’s special collections and rare book and manuscript collection.
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Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2025
The National Archives announced that he was chosen as the director of the museum and library in Abilene in July 2024.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
To see 20th-century works by the likes of Picasso and Modigliani, walk three minutes to Palazzo Citterio, which is part of the Grande Brera museum and library network.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
Your quest to complete the home library with one-of-a-kind objects adds a personal touch to Assouline’s lineup.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
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Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2025
The National Archives announced that he was chosen as the director of the museum and library in Abilene in July 2024.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
To see 20th-century works by the likes of Picasso and Modigliani, walk three minutes to Palazzo Citterio, which is part of the Grande Brera museum and library network.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
Your quest to complete the home library with one-of-a-kind objects adds a personal touch to Assouline’s lineup.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for library
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Artist Refik Anadol used AI to take TIME's cover archive and turn it into a new cover for the launch of TIME100 AI.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Greenberg praised Lowe for her experience in libraries and archives.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
29 Sep. 2025
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Go find your asterisk collection and spray it in our direction.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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These were second only to the charming spring 2026 collection that, in sync with the theme, hinged on slipdresses with lace inlays, airy blouses and pants with delicate embellishments, crochet separates and lingerie pieces.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Library.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/library. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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