as in compilation
a collection of writings
an anthology of American short stories
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Acuña contributed chapters in dozens of anthologies and scholarly texts and wrote numerous book reviews, several children’s books, scholarly articles and opinion pieces in academic journals, magazines, listservs and newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times.
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Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
The first season received four Emmy nominations — best lead actor in a limited or anthology series (Gyllenhaal), best supporting actor in a limited or anthology series (Bill Camp & Peter Sarsgaard), and best supporting actress in a limited or anthology series (Ruth Negga).
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Most recently, Waits reunited with his longtime collaborator Jim Jarmusch for his family anthology film Father Mother Sister Brother.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
Created by Dave Hughes in 2011, the anthology clip show consists of weaved together stock footage, viral videos, short films, animations, and music videos licensed by artists and creators.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
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Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
The first season received four Emmy nominations — best lead actor in a limited or anthology series (Gyllenhaal), best supporting actor in a limited or anthology series (Bill Camp & Peter Sarsgaard), and best supporting actress in a limited or anthology series (Ruth Negga).
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Most recently, Waits reunited with his longtime collaborator Jim Jarmusch for his family anthology film Father Mother Sister Brother.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
Created by Dave Hughes in 2011, the anthology clip show consists of weaved together stock footage, viral videos, short films, animations, and music videos licensed by artists and creators.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anthology
compilation
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Earlier in the day, jurors asked to see a video compilation showing the deadly March 25, 2024 shooting, and asked for a readback of the elements needed to convict Rivera on the top charges against him.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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In 2017, the show released a collection of covers and originals as a 106-track compilation.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Anthology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anthology. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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