as in anthologies
a collection of writings
the poet bound a compilation of her best work into a single volume
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Last year, two related compilations, The Beatles 1962-1966 and The Beatles 1967-1970, known casually as the Red and Blue Albums, both hit new highs in November 2023.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
In the decades since, the group’s music has been recycled into countless compilations, and much of their output has been reissued in various forms.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
That’s a new all-time peak for the set on the ranking of the top-selling compilations of any kind across the pond.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
That roundup includes both traditional studio efforts and compilations, as the rapper has succeeded with both in the past.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
As several of their compilations find space on a few rankings, the group scores a new hit on a singles list with a collection that die-hard supporters of the Fab Four were clearly eager to hear—and buy.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Their compilations show the destruction of numerous artillery pieces, in one case knocking out 22 Russian howitzers in a week.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Two of Houston’s greatest hits compilations are charting across the pond this week.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
The music legend’s presence increases on one tally this week as two of his most popular compilations mount comebacks.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
In the decades since, the group’s music has been recycled into countless compilations, and much of their output has been reissued in various forms.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
That’s a new all-time peak for the set on the ranking of the top-selling compilations of any kind across the pond.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
That roundup includes both traditional studio efforts and compilations, as the rapper has succeeded with both in the past.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
As several of their compilations find space on a few rankings, the group scores a new hit on a singles list with a collection that die-hard supporters of the Fab Four were clearly eager to hear—and buy.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Their compilations show the destruction of numerous artillery pieces, in one case knocking out 22 Russian howitzers in a week.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Two of Houston’s greatest hits compilations are charting across the pond this week.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
The music legend’s presence increases on one tally this week as two of his most popular compilations mount comebacks.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Compilations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compilations. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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