variants
or catalogues
as in lists
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
a catalog of music album titles
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variants
or catalogues
as in records
to put (someone or something) on a list
cataloged the latest additions to the collection
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Recent Examples of catalogs
Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
The music industry has been racing to harness the latest developments in AI and protect its valuable catalogs, gradually shifting from a hostile approach to a more cooperative stance.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Sending Out a Traditional Invitation There's nothing more fun than discovering a pretty invitation in the mail amidst the utility bills and catalogues.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
But this year, some of the most significant acquisitions weren’t individual artist catalogs, but music distribution platforms instead.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 30 Dec. 2025
For the most part, the resource library is centered on Japanese ephemera, more focused on design than fashion — there are books on typography, photography, textiles, and ceramics along with architecture magazines, museum-exhibition catalogues, and advertising manuals.
—Emma Orlow, Curbed, 19 Dec. 2025
Based on the Kneeland’s vibe, my guess is the hikers are likely to find a bill in their mailboxes, mixed in with the Christmas Cards and catalogues.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 19 Dec. 2025
Then, with garments being made fast, details like pockets and sewing constructions are missing in sales catalogs.
—Mohsin Sajid, Sourcing Journal, 16 Dec. 2025
Hollywood quickly closed the streaming gap, developing its own platforms and restricting access of its vast catalogs to subscribers.
—Matthew Jordan, The Conversation, 12 Dec. 2025
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2025
Steph Tolev catalogues the many horrible qualities of the human body with the care and consideration of an obsessive collector.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
There are Reddit groups dedicated to the hobby of collecting new and vintage matchbooks, and even a website called Matchbooktraveler that catalogs restaurants in the United States that hand them out.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
Leavy catalogs this wistfulness not in the spirit of hand-wringing, but more as an earnest problem solver.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
The organization catalogues the attacks through online reporting, tips, and documentation from civil society organisations, and works closely with organizations supporting defenders and their communities to verify information.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
In his new memoir, The Book of Sheen (out today), the Two and a Half Men star catalogues his memories from spending months on location with his parents and siblings.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
Check reviews, returns, and reputable catalogs before buying.
—Verb
Grous agreed the emerging market for pre‑AI film and TV libraries is similar to what’s happened in the music business, where legacy catalogs from artists like Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan have fetched huge sums from buyers betting on long‑term streaming and licensing value.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalogs
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That’s why dietitians emphasize comparing ingredient lists rather than relying on labels.—
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Tripadvisor’s best of the best lists come from reviews and ratings collected over the past year to rank destinations, restaurants, beaches, things to do, and hotels.—
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The footage shows Ross approaching Good’s vehicle in the middle of the road as sirens blare in the background, while Good’s wife records the encounter nearby.—
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Federal court records in that case identify the ICE officer Jonathan Ross as witness in the case and include photos of his injuries.—
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
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Check your local listings for showtimes in your area.—
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Disneyland typically schedules major ride refurbishments during the winter months, so some of your favorite rides may not be available.—
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The Patriots have not played in the league’s annual preseason opener since 2000, and some years the league schedules the former teams of its newest inductees to play outside Canton during Hall of Fame weekend.—
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Newsom enters his last year in office facing an $18 billion deficit, which the Legislative Analyst’s Office projected could swell to $35 billion next year.—
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Johnson also enters the job with head coaching experience.—
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“Catalogs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catalogs. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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