anthology
noun
an·thol·o·gy
an-ˈthä-lə-jē 
plural anthologies
1
: a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
an anthology of American poetry
2
: assortment
… an anthology of threadbare clichés of … bistro cuisine …—
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an anthology of American poetry
The band will be releasing an anthology of their earlier albums.
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Liza Esquibias, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
The show is envisioned as an anthology series following a new historic lawman every season.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2025
Set in writer-director Sierra Falconer’s old stomping grounds — among the cozy, neighborly community that surrounds a scenic lake in northern Michigan — the pleasantly laconic anthology film debuted in U.S. dramatic competition at Sundance.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
What's next: An anthology spinoff series about the players, employees and fans of the titular video game is slated to premiere March 26.
—Maxwell Millington, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
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anthology
noun
an·thol·o·gy
an-ˈthäl-ə-jē
plural anthologies
: a collection of literary pieces
anthologist
noun
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