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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Apparently not young Alexander Nicholas Chavez, who was cast in the upcoming season of Ryan Murphy's anthology series Monster as one of the Menéndez brothers.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 26 Apr. 2024
What was originally slated to be a standard 16-track album turned into a 31-song anthology when Swift surprised fans just hours after release with an additional second half of the project.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2024
An anthology of new works that reflect events, opinions and sentiments from a fleeting and fatalistic moment in time — one that was both sensational and sorrowful in equal measure.
—USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
Now, the 39-year-old talent will appear alongside Deborah Ayorinde and Pam Grier in the second season of the horror anthology series Them, which was truly a special opportunity for James.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 19 Apr. 2024
In what’s become the ongoing theme of this TV awards season, the limited or anthology series is a bloodbath and overflowing with top-tier talent, which will likely leave many Emmy worthy performers and series on the outside looking in.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
Gossett accepted a dramatics scholarship to NYU, became pals with James Dean at the Actors Studio in New York and made his onscreen debut in 1957 on the NBC anthology series The Big Story.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Mar. 2024
As the title implies, Ryan Murphy’s anthology series sees two separate but equally intense feuds unfold.
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2024
Today, Prime Video released the official trailer of the horror anthology series THEM: THE SCARE.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 29 Mar. 2024
Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 26 Apr. 2024
What was originally slated to be a standard 16-track album turned into a 31-song anthology when Swift surprised fans just hours after release with an additional second half of the project.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2024
An anthology of new works that reflect events, opinions and sentiments from a fleeting and fatalistic moment in time — one that was both sensational and sorrowful in equal measure.
—USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
Now, the 39-year-old talent will appear alongside Deborah Ayorinde and Pam Grier in the second season of the horror anthology series Them, which was truly a special opportunity for James.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 19 Apr. 2024
In what’s become the ongoing theme of this TV awards season, the limited or anthology series is a bloodbath and overflowing with top-tier talent, which will likely leave many Emmy worthy performers and series on the outside looking in.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
Gossett accepted a dramatics scholarship to NYU, became pals with James Dean at the Actors Studio in New York and made his onscreen debut in 1957 on the NBC anthology series The Big Story.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Mar. 2024
As the title implies, Ryan Murphy’s anthology series sees two separate but equally intense feuds unfold.
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2024
Today, Prime Video released the official trailer of the horror anthology series THEM: THE SCARE.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Anthology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anthology. Accessed 2 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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