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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an anthology of American poetry
The band will be releasing an anthology of their earlier albums.
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Moore does some of her most deliciously bitchy work in the second season of Ryan Murphy’s anthology series.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
The actress appeared in five seasons of Ryan Murphy’s FX anthology series but Lange seems to be done with it.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
The White Lotus is a black comedy anthology series, which follows the guests and employees of the fictional White Lotus resort chain and their various interpersonal issues.
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That sentiment doesn’t just apply to her physical surroundings, but encompasses the entire experience of being a part of the Emmy-winning anthology series, which changes casts (except for one or two actors) each season.
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Katie Rife, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
The actress appeared in five seasons of Ryan Murphy’s FX anthology series but Lange seems to be done with it.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
The White Lotus is a black comedy anthology series, which follows the guests and employees of the fictional White Lotus resort chain and their various interpersonal issues.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 25 Feb. 2025
That sentiment doesn’t just apply to her physical surroundings, but encompasses the entire experience of being a part of the Emmy-winning anthology series, which changes casts (except for one or two actors) each season.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Anthology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anthology. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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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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