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compilation

noun

ˌkäm-pə-ˈlā-shən

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as in anthology

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 Gotta be honest, this instrumental version from one of those cover compilations of rock songs done lullaby-style for hipster parents is kind of great. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026 The high school classes of 2022 and 2023 in the state of Nebraska produced three members of the recent Freaks List, a compilation by The Athletic's Bruce Feldman of the most outstanding athletes in the sport. — Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 The list can be any compilation of notable restaurants, including awards, star ratings, rankings, or media honors, such as Bon Appétit’s Best New Restaurants (the 2026 installment of our list publishes Monday, August 24th—check back in tomorrow). — Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Aug. 2026 And this one just feels like a compilation of all those things that make Ravyn Ravyn in a way. — Sidney Madden, VIBE.com, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compilation

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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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