Definition of compendiumnext
as in compilation
a collection of writings a book entirely devoted to poodles—a compendium of writings by breeders, trainers, and others in love with the breed

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Recent Examples of compendium The result is something closer to an artist's sketchbook than a conventional travel compendium. John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026 As the Center for Economic and Policy Research shows in its Majority Agenda compendium, there are a range of issues — from health care to affordable housing to fair scheduling laws — where bold policy solutions are favored overwhelmingly by Americans. Eileen Appelbaum, Mercury News, 10 June 2026 The actor and director was spotted out and about in New York City, wearing an refined ensemble very much in the rhythm of the Katie Holmes contemporary style compendium. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 June 2026 The photography compendium spans 60 pages, and includes pictures from nine photography students. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for compendium
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Noun
  • The compilation returns to multiple rankings across the Atlantic and even scores the singer-songwriter her first leader on one tally.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Many of the songs on this album are shared among other Parton projects — hits compilations and studio albums.
    Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 30 Aug. 2026
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  • The character was based on Candace Bushnell and her own newspaper column and 1996 book anthology, both also named Sex and the City.
    Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Ulin has put together the kind of anthology that begs to be dipped into and savored.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

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“Compendium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compendium. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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