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
One that could eventually lead readers to engaging with poetry collections and classics with a new perspective.
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Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
No, our readers were in the mood for something else.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 4 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
Some even carry portable readers that can pick up signals through thin wallets or purses.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Hello readers — welcome to a special Election Day edition of 5 Things.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Share your deals with Kentucky readers!
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Because the books cover the story of the Ozarks region from prehistoric times to the 21st century, readers are likely to find a little something about any part of regional history that interests them.
—Becca Martin-Brown, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2025
Savvy readers might recognize that the story of that brewing war is just that, a story—and not yet an inevitability.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
No, our readers were in the mood for something else.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 4 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
Some even carry portable readers that can pick up signals through thin wallets or purses.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Hello readers — welcome to a special Election Day edition of 5 Things.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Share your deals with Kentucky readers!
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Because the books cover the story of the Ozarks region from prehistoric times to the 21st century, readers are likely to find a little something about any part of regional history that interests them.
—Becca Martin-Brown, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2025
Savvy readers might recognize that the story of that brewing war is just that, a story—and not yet an inevitability.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 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 12 Nov. 2025.
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