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compilation

noun

ˌkäm-pə-ˈlā-shən

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a collection of writings the poet bound a compilation of her best work into a single volume

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Recent Examples of compilation At least as of Friday in the 2026 Bracket Matrix compilation of about 100 bracket selections, MU was a unanimous choice to earn an NCAA berth. —

Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2026 There have also been five live albums, six EPs and a few compilations or split EPs. —

Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026 These aren’t just compilations of notes and observations over time about prospects. —

Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026 All the performances were recorded, and on May 11 the Delos label will release both digitally and on 13 compact discs an audio compilation of the cycle. —

Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compilation

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anthology

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The first season received four Emmy nominations — best lead actor in a limited or anthology series (Gyllenhaal), best supporting actor in a limited or anthology series (Bill Camp & Peter Sarsgaard), and best supporting actress in a limited or anthology series (Ruth Negga).

— Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Most recently, Waits reunited with his longtime collaborator Jim Jarmusch for his family anthology film Father Mother Sister Brother.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026