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compilation

noun

ˌkäm-pə-ˈlā-shən

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a collection of writings the poet bound a compilation of her best work into a single volume

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Recent Examples of compilation The organization has release 21 compilations and raised over $10 million since; its subsequent television special on ABC became one of the first major AIDS benefits in the music business. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 B-side compilations are a hallowed tradition in indie rock—countless alternative bands have tucked away great music on collections like this for diehard fans to discover. — Charles Moss, SPIN, 30 Sep. 2026 Audacity follows last year’s Total Sellout, a compilation of 2024’s Sellout and 2025’s Sellout II EPs. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026 Ahead, a bit of a compilation of the best K-beauty products based on my findings. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compilation

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The anthology presents a unique opportunity to showcase talent still vastly underrepresented on screen and within the horror genre.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
He will next be seen with Rachel Brosnahan on the second season of the Apple TV legal anthology series Presumed Innocent.

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026

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