1
as in library
an organized group of objects acquired and maintained for study, exhibition, or personal pleasure
his stamp collection has become quite valuable
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2
as in accumulation
a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time
a collection of lint underneath the dryer
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as in batch
a number of things considered as a unit
the historic village boasts an interesting collection of gift shops and antique stores
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Recent Examples of collection
The idea behind this, Circ said, is to scale and fast-track the adoption of its recycled lyocell and polyester through a four-step process that includes sampling, pilot collections and long-term offtake agreements.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 6 Mar. 2025
The actor and musician will release his debut album Happy Birthday on June 6 as his first collection of music as a soloist following stints in the bands Calpurnia and the Aubreys.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
To celebrate the unveiling of the collection of handbags and fine jewelry, the sisters were surrounded by industry friends and family from New York, their native Kentucky, and their base in Houston.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
Keep scrolling to discover more rugs from the celebrity collection, including machine washable and indoor/outdoor area rugs, up to 77 percent off.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 6 Mar. 2025
The actor and musician will release his debut album Happy Birthday on June 6 as his first collection of music as a soloist following stints in the bands Calpurnia and the Aubreys.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
To celebrate the unveiling of the collection of handbags and fine jewelry, the sisters were surrounded by industry friends and family from New York, their native Kentucky, and their base in Houston.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
Keep scrolling to discover more rugs from the celebrity collection, including machine washable and indoor/outdoor area rugs, up to 77 percent off.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collection
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The previous fiscal note said the plan would cut $4.1 billion across the state between 2026 and 2028, including $1.9 billion from schools, $254 million from libraries, $890 million from cities and towns, and $765 million from counties.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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Scan the post to understand its vibe, then add a comment from your library that aligns with their message and adds value beyond the post.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The instruments include an electrodynamic dust shield, developed at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, to demonstrate technology using electric fields to remove lunar dust particles and prevent accumulation on sensitive components of the spacecraft.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
3 Mar. 2025
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Regularly airing out a room is a simple and free way to help improve air quality and prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, and allergens. 7.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2025
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In Sacramento, a new batch of state lawmakers, elected partly by mad-as-hell voters and unscarred by past legislative battles over permitting changes, may be newly receptive to making big changes too.—
CalMatters,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Well, this hard cider kit is easy to use and makes three batches of tart, dry cider.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Researchers say that the abundance of horses at the site hints at what the landscape looked like around 500,000 years ago, while the assemblage as a whole — with armadillos, sloths, and tapirs as well as horses — reveals the trajectories of evolution throughout the period.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
21 Feb. 2025
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With the Battista, though, of which only 150 examples will be made, comparison even within the elite assemblage that included models from McLaren, Lotus, Bentley, and Aston Martin, proved challenging.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Stanford team used its lab furnace to heat a mixture of calcium oxide – derived from commonly available limestone that's used to make cement – with another mineral containing magnesium and silicate ions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Mar. 2025
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Day-old sourdough soaks up a seasoned egg mixture, baking into a delightfully craggy casserole covered in gooey cheddar.—
Urmila Ramakrishnan,
Bon Appétit,
1 Mar. 2025
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But a cluster of countries — a cluster of liberal democracies, confident in their values and armed to the teeth — could make a significant contribution.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
3 Mar. 2025
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By calculating the positions of nearby stellar clusters through time, the researchers identified two main suspects that could have housed the supernova progenitor.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
2 Mar. 2025
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Erivo did the same on Oscars night, wearing an assortment of diamond rings and hoops with a custom Louis Vuitton forest green velvet gown.—
Shannon Adducci,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2025
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Each aims for timeless appeal with youthful twists and modest coverage, which extends to the new label’s beachwear assortment including 100 percent cotton double-gauze Vista bottoms, Laguna Fray button-up shirt and tiered maxi Reef skirt, which doubles as a maxidress.—
Emily Mercer,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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Minimize noise and clutter Dr. Small says environmental triggers like loud sounds and jumbles of papers and clothing can increase sundowning symptoms.—
Cathy Habas,
SELF,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Collection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collection. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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