as in compilation
a collection of writings in the library I discovered a three-volume collectanea containing all of the author's known writings

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Noun
  • The new compilation is a sign that Wang Chung’s previous studio albums could seeing a reissue at some point.
    David Chiu, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • The song would also feature as the opening track on the cult psychedelic garage compilation Nuggets in 1972.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • The anthology series is based on real-life cases of women who make the extreme decision to kill, and each episode details the reasons that led up to that.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 27 May 2025
  • Peacock has yet to find its footing as an Emmy player, and Rian Johnson’s anthology series seems to be suffering for it.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 24 May 2025
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“Collectanea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collectanea. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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