as in anthologies
a collection of writings
the poet bound a compilation of her best work into a single volume
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The cartoonist’s handiwork remains apparent in reruns of his original work in daily newspapers, in book compilations of his comics, and in TV specials based on his art.
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Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
As both Eurythmics compilations soar, three of Annie Lennox’s projects are also back on the same chart, perhaps spurred on by No Good Deed as well.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Queen doubles up on the Official Album Downloads ranking, as another one of their compilations gallops toward the top.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
The success of those two songs also appears to be raising one of Mitchell’s compilations, as well.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Multiple video compilations of the show's 15 seasons filled the episode, and a few celebrity guests joined to bid the show farewell.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
These awards have since become a benchmark of success for artists at all stages, from debut tracks to career-spanning compilations.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
Most of Max’s music is available via the Library of a Legend compilations and hasn’t seen any official releases.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
As both Eurythmics compilations soar, three of Annie Lennox’s projects are also back on the same chart, perhaps spurred on by No Good Deed as well.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Queen doubles up on the Official Album Downloads ranking, as another one of their compilations gallops toward the top.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
The success of those two songs also appears to be raising one of Mitchell’s compilations, as well.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Multiple video compilations of the show's 15 seasons filled the episode, and a few celebrity guests joined to bid the show farewell.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
These awards have since become a benchmark of success for artists at all stages, from debut tracks to career-spanning compilations.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
Most of Max’s music is available via the Library of a Legend compilations and hasn’t seen any official releases.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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