as in anthologies
a collection of writings
I picked up a book entitled "An Emerson Reader" because it contained one or two of his essays I hadn't read before
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Recent Examples of readers
At the same time, media companies cater to readers who typically aren’t attorneys and who want content presented in straightforward, interesting and digestible stories.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Nov. 2025
It’s been 10 years since the first 5 Things newsletter landed in readers’ inboxes.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Over the years, Reacher began to belong more to the readers than to Lee himself.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Why Reviewers Love Them These Million Dollar Deviled Eggs have readers raving about this new take.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025
Consulting the Farmers’ Almanac daily has given readers a trusty list of what each day is best for—from washing your wooden floors to going fishing.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
One that could eventually lead readers to engaging with poetry collections and classics with a new perspective.
—Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Letters published in the La Jolla Light express views from readers about community matters.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Share your deals with Kentucky readers!
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Nov. 2025
It’s been 10 years since the first 5 Things newsletter landed in readers’ inboxes.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Over the years, Reacher began to belong more to the readers than to Lee himself.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Why Reviewers Love Them These Million Dollar Deviled Eggs have readers raving about this new take.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025
Consulting the Farmers’ Almanac daily has given readers a trusty list of what each day is best for—from washing your wooden floors to going fishing.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
One that could eventually lead readers to engaging with poetry collections and classics with a new perspective.
—Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Letters published in the La Jolla Light express views from readers about community matters.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Share your deals with Kentucky readers!
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readers
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The film follows filmmaker, cinematographer and VFX artist Martinez’s directorial work on anthologies V/H/S, V/H/S/Beyond and Southbound.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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Horror anthologies are a tradition in British cinema, and this collection of bite-sized frights is the granddaddy of them all.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Compiled by Steve Berkowitz and Sean Wilentz, the massive box (also available in a two-disc distillation for Dylanologists on a budget) includes a certain amount of material already available on previous Bootleg Series editions and other Dylan compilations.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
26 Oct. 2025
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Their estimated album sales, including compilations and live records, exceed a billion units worldwide, according to record label EMI, stated.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Readers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readers. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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