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
  • Man on the Run peaked at No. 28, while the singles compilation only climbed to No. 34.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
  • The latter appeared on the 1998 Microphones compilation Tests.
    Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 1 Aug. 2025
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  • Levin previously wrote and directed My Valentine, a feature-length episode of the Hulu/Blumhouse horror anthology series titled Into the Dark.
    Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
  • The streamer has reportedly ordered a fourth season of Murphy’s Monster anthology series, this time centered around infamous (alleged) axe murderer Lizzie Borden.
    Andy Swift, TVLine, 8 July 2025
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“Collectanea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collectanea. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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