collections

noun

plural of collection
1
as in libraries
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 accumulations
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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3
as in clusters
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 collections The fall 2026 collections leaned into this expression of individuality, showcasing an array of accents that encourage thoughtful experimentation. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 The maison is continuing in that same utilitarian vein, with four new collections for modern explorers. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026 Customers are building collections rather than necessarily buying one major handbag as the defining luxury purchase. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 More than a half-million Floridians in default on federal student loans are at risk of having up to 15% of their post-tax paychecks garnished if the Department of Education decides to resume collections. — Jessica Lipscomb, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 Billing sits in one system, cash application in another, relationship history lives in the CRM, and the collections context that would explain all of it is in somebody’s inbox. — David Zwick, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Gagosian placed works by Damien Hirst with multiple collections, including one belonging to an Asian museum. — Vivienne Chow, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 The Japanese sushi and steakhouse flies in fresh fish from Japan and offers the largest sake and Japanese whiskey collections in the metroplex. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 Sprouse’s first collections in the mid-1980s made a major splash, melding graffiti prints, a playful ’60s aesthetic, and bright Day-Glo colors that won admirers such as Andy Warhol. — ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collections
  1. libraries
  2. accumulations
  3. clusters
  4. assemblages
  5. mixtures
  6. batches
  7. assortments
  8. piles
Noun
  • Founded in 1936, The Society of the Four Arts is a non-profit charity organization comprised of a concert hall auditorium, two libraries, an administration building, and gardens.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • With its satin-matte technology and expansive shade range, the original Pro Filt’r Soft Matte foundation revolutionized how other brands approached shades, undertones, and pigments when building their own foundation libraries.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of libraries
Noun
  • Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by potentially harmful accumulations of two proteins.
    — Mike McRae September 03, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, as a result of warming temperatures and historic accumulations of trees and brush, wildfires have grown larger, more complex, and more unpredictable—requiring hundreds and sometimes thousands of firefighters.
    — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of accumulations
Noun
  • Autumn Joy Stonecrop Also called autumn joy sedum, this hardy, summer- and fall-flowering perennial is known for its succulent foliage and dense clusters of tiny pink flowers.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Staple builds clusters of commerce by opening small businesses that locals will actually use, and then adds accommodations to attract visitors.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of clusters
Noun
  • Beginning in 1989, oil and acrylic paints gave way to olive oil, henna, tea, spices, and coffee, while animal glue, mud, and leather also shaped the group’s posters, paintings, and mixed-media assemblages.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Often these assemblages of items are tied together in a bundle or bag and may be referred to as hands, mojos, or gris-gris.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of assemblages
Noun
  • The four samples contained mixtures of reactive dyes rather than the single dyes frequently examined in previous stripping research.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Sliman took up clay and hay mixtures used in village open-air ovens.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixtures
Noun
  • The rockets that launched the first two batches of Rassvets released the satellites much closer to Earth, and the satellites were expected to use their own plasma engines to raise their orbits over the next few months.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026
  • In supply chains, product data is being validated and enriched continuously rather than in periodic batches.
    — Adrian Carr, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of batches
Noun
  • Colored denim has become an important complement to core denim assortments, and brands and consumers are gravitating toward effortless soft and sun-washed tones.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
  • Instead of standardized catalogs and static strategies, companies can optimize assortments locally, adjust pricing dynamically and align offerings with real-time demand.
    — Anan Bishara, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of assortments
Noun
  • Glossy tomatoes on the vine, a wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano (party favors), piles of lemons, platters of antipasti, and dishes arriving from friends’ kitchens bring more life and color to a room than anything overly decorative ever could.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Their charred carcasses litter the steep lanes leading to the villages, while the houses have been reduced to nothing more than piles of smoking ashes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of piles

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“Collections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collections. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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