as in compilation
a collection of writings in the library I discovered a three-volume collectanea containing all of the author's known writings

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Noun
  • The New York Giants quarterback shared his own post celebrating the milestone with a sweet compilation of the couple throughout the years, which also included cute snaps with their kids.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • That huge figure includes everything from full-length studio efforts to live recordings, reissues, compilations, and other unique projects.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Netflix's sci-fi anthology series mines our modern age for thought-provoking (and often terrifying) parables.
    Christian Holub, EW.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Since the British anthology series premiered in 2011, some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry have starred in standalone episodes that take a stab at predicting the outrageous and horrifying future of digital innovations.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Collectanea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collectanea. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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