as in anthology
a collection of writings
the poet bound a compilation of her best work into a single volume
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Watch the compilation above to see four stepdads experience life-changing moments of love and belonging.
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Ronnie Li, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard and Billboard Español editors.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2025
How surveillance video became his get-out-of-jail card In early May, nearly two months after he was detained, Patel held onto the hope a compilation of security footage from the Walmart store would debunk the accusation keeping him behind bars.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
The franchise’s social-media team stitched together a video compilation of dismissive takes before traveling to Denver on Sunday, a bold move that wound up paying dividends.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
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anthology
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The series has been renewed for another installment, officially moving into anthology territory as the second season will be unrelated to the first.—
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Doherty previously won the 2025 Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie, and is coming off a Critics Choice Awards win for best supporting actress in a limited series or movie made for television.—
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“Compilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compilation. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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