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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
These books are not just lining the shelves of university libraries, but are also hidden away in museums, secondhand bookstores and private collections and listed in online auctions.
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Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 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
The SoHo flagship has more space — 6,500 square feet versus 5,500 at the former SoHo site — enabling Madewell’s men’s and women’s collections to be housed in the same store.
—David Moin, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
Fowler also edited some of Giovanni’s poetry collections and wrote her biography.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 10 Dec. 2024
The boutique showcases the women’s, Aurea, and men’s collections.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
The upcoming documentary will also feature archival footage from the Country Music Hall of Fame, as well as personal collections from Morgan.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
The multiple whisky collections offered are extensive with a strong focus on independent bottlings and rare whiskies.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 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
The SoHo flagship has more space — 6,500 square feet versus 5,500 at the former SoHo site — enabling Madewell’s men’s and women’s collections to be housed in the same store.
—David Moin, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
Fowler also edited some of Giovanni’s poetry collections and wrote her biography.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 10 Dec. 2024
The boutique showcases the women’s, Aurea, and men’s collections.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
The upcoming documentary will also feature archival footage from the Country Music Hall of Fame, as well as personal collections from Morgan.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
The multiple whisky collections offered are extensive with a strong focus on independent bottlings and rare whiskies.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collections
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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
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The acclaimed writer returns with a love story and ode to books and the libraries that house them.The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Additional snow accumulations of up to three inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Mixed precipitation is expected, with total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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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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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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The company forecasts same store sales to be down 2% to 3% for the full fiscal year 2025, with expectations of a positive holiday performance driven by new fashion assortments and services.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 5 Dec. 2024
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The city of Austin, for example, requires permits for any open burning, including of brush piles.Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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The city of Austin, for example, requires permits for any open burning, including of brush piles.Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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Using wiretaps and surveillance, in addition to search warrants, agents and officers recovered roughly 33 kilogram-sized packages of cocaine and more than 6 kilograms of fentanyl, eight loaded firearms and one imitation pistol, officials said.Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Comparatively, 5 percent of condo or townhouse tenants and 3 percent of Americans who live in single-family homes are at risk of having their packages stolen.Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
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Every universe needs a bevy of stars to fill out the constellations, not just your Supermans and Batmans, but your Guardians, Squads, and Creatures, too.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2024
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Traditionally reliant on fewer, highly advanced satellites in higher orbits, the agency is now moving toward constellations of smaller, low-cost satellites.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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In the premiere episode, the series revealed that the two were having an affair.Esther Kang, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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The 40-year-old Canadian actor, who saw earlier success on the CBS medical drama Code Black, eventually found his home on the Netflix series, which follows relationships, drama and romance in Virgin River, a fictional small town in Northern California.Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Collections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collections. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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