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as in libraries
an organized group of objects acquired and maintained for study, exhibition, or personal pleasure
his stamp collection has become quite valuable
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as in accumulations
a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time
a collection of lint underneath the dryer
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as in clusters
a number of things considered as a unit
the historic village boasts an interesting collection of gift shops and antique stores
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Recent Examples of collections
Related Articles The store is divided into two separate sections, with the front of the shop stocking ready-to-wear collections and the backspace being used for hosting bespoke appointments in a chocolate brown lounge.
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Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Similar to other collections, Alo Atelier has been designed for the consumer to wear both in the studio and on the street with 62 pieces in total.
—Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Pests can sometimes invade houseplant collections and cause issues, like yellow stippling on plant leaves.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2024
Originating in Manhattan’s garment district, the brand combines a legacy of refined quality with modern technology to produce exclusive, handcrafted collections.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Drop off sites will resume collections as soon as road conditions allow.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
Their strategy included not just a shift to e-commerce, but also increased partnerships and collaborations with other brands to create new licensed characters and collections.
—Pauleanna Reid, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
In their efforts to annihilate Jews and their culture, the Nazis stole books from European libraries, universities and other public and private collections across Europe.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
In an industry rarity, Rosso left Galliano free of any commercial obligation to create Margiela’s Artisanal collections, returning couture to its function as a research and development department that can inspire other product lines, rather than service an elite clientele.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Similar to other collections, Alo Atelier has been designed for the consumer to wear both in the studio and on the street with 62 pieces in total.
—Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Pests can sometimes invade houseplant collections and cause issues, like yellow stippling on plant leaves.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2024
Originating in Manhattan’s garment district, the brand combines a legacy of refined quality with modern technology to produce exclusive, handcrafted collections.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Drop off sites will resume collections as soon as road conditions allow.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
Their strategy included not just a shift to e-commerce, but also increased partnerships and collaborations with other brands to create new licensed characters and collections.
—Pauleanna Reid, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
In their efforts to annihilate Jews and their culture, the Nazis stole books from European libraries, universities and other public and private collections across Europe.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
In an industry rarity, Rosso left Galliano free of any commercial obligation to create Margiela’s Artisanal collections, returning couture to its function as a research and development department that can inspire other product lines, rather than service an elite clientele.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collections
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Many bookstores, libraries, and food creators are opening up membership in cookbook clubs to the public, allowing anyone to join.Andrew Zucker, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2024
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Providing Resources And Tools Donating or subsidizing devices such as laptops, tablets and smartphones to schools, libraries and community centers helps make tangible resources more available.Sumeet Grover, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Snowfall accumulations of 6-12 inches are possible over the Central Appalachians, according to the NWS.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
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The areas most likely to see the highest snowfall accumulations is somewhere from northern Missouri to west-central Illinois to northeastern Kansas, according to AccuWeather.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
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Dial created works in a variety of modes, from allegorical paintings to massive assemblages.Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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Fabric scraps, the netting from bags that may have once held tangerines—all this stuff Jackson synthesized into a whole that owes nothing to Rauschenberg’s assemblages or to the Arte Povera movement but grew out of the art of making do.Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
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Or, far more likely, spotting not ominous drones but familiar assortments of normal drones and passing airplanes and helicopters—and even planets and stars—that some people have spent too much time watching Fox News to have noticed before.Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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Value retailers will focus on absorbing costs, streamlining assortments, and preserving affordability to retain price-sensitive customers.Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Letting the roast simmer for hours in a mixture of pickled jalapeño brine and fish sauce yields a fall-apart tangle of meat that’s wildly good on soft rolls or over piles of rice.Margaux Laskey, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Letting the roast simmer for hours in a mixture of pickled jalapeño brine and fish sauce yields a fall-apart tangle of meat that’s wildly good on soft rolls or over piles of rice.Margaux Laskey, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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The federal stimulus packages provided one-time (pandemic emergency) funds for higher education.David Rosowsky, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Some Republicans in the Senate, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), have argued that the best path forward is to split priorities into two reconciliation packages, one focusing on border and immigration and the second focusing on tax cuts.Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Jan. 2025
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There are now constellations of satellite beaming connectivity down to the Earth’s surface, connecting even the most remote areas.Umair Irfan, Vox, 28 Dec. 2024
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There are concerns that these massive constellations increase the risk of space debris.David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Variety suggested that NBC, which aired the original series, could pick up the revival as well.David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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Trésors de Famille: is a series of ultra-aged single-barrel releases from the Grande Champagne cru.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Collections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collections. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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