anthology
noun
an·thol·o·gy
an-ˈthä-lə-jē 
plural anthologies
1
: a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
an anthology of American poetry
2
: assortment
… an anthology of threadbare clichés of … bistro cuisine …—
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Examples of anthology in a Sentence
an anthology of American poetry
The band will be releasing an anthology of their earlier albums.
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The Bookshelf The Bookshelf Katherine Howell An impressive anthology of black writers from early America, an illuminating history of American power, and Marvin Olasky’s memoir of life’s sharp pivots.
—Daniel Foster, National Review, 16 May 2024
This winning anthology of classic and contemporary fiction, chosen by a notable writer-musician, covers the gamut of musical situations in killer stories by Ian McEwan, Vikram Seth, Langston Hughes, Dana Spiotta and others.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2024
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Daniel Foster, National Review, 16 May 2024
This winning anthology of classic and contemporary fiction, chosen by a notable writer-musician, covers the gamut of musical situations in killer stories by Ian McEwan, Vikram Seth, Langston Hughes, Dana Spiotta and others.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2024
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anthology
noun
an·thol·o·gy
an-ˈthäl-ə-jē
plural anthologies
: a collection of literary pieces
anthologist
noun
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