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
Weren’t readers crying out for tips on how to make their daffodils golden and hostly?
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Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
As readers dip into the story, the publishing team is still working hard to sell copies.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
These answers are provided here to allow candidates to speak directly to our readers.
—Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Also, sharing stories of athletes dealing with similar adversities, Steinberg believes all readers should come away with this lesson learned.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Here’s what Southern Living’s readers had to say.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
The Better Business Bureau, Connecticut is warning readers of a scammer posing as the Norwalk Oyster Festival, according to a statement.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
On some level, human readers pick up on such patterns.
—Laura Aull, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Officials also pointed to the use of technology such as license plate readers for declines in car thefts.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
As readers dip into the story, the publishing team is still working hard to sell copies.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
These answers are provided here to allow candidates to speak directly to our readers.
—Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Also, sharing stories of athletes dealing with similar adversities, Steinberg believes all readers should come away with this lesson learned.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Here’s what Southern Living’s readers had to say.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
The Better Business Bureau, Connecticut is warning readers of a scammer posing as the Norwalk Oyster Festival, according to a statement.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
On some level, human readers pick up on such patterns.
—Laura Aull, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Officials also pointed to the use of technology such as license plate readers for declines in car thefts.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readers
Noun
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Woods is a book critic, editor and author of several anthologies and crime novels.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Consider pairing with a stack of hardcover design anthologies, a few playful Cabana magazines, or some dignified paperweights, like this from Abask.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There have also been five live albums, six EPs and a few compilations or split EPs.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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These aren’t just compilations of notes and observations over time about prospects.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Readers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readers. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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