as in compilation
a collection of writings in the library I discovered a three-volume collectanea containing all of the author's known writings

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Noun
  • New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard and Billboard Español editors.
    Luisa Calle, Billboard, 18 July 2025
  • Chronicle Also Returns to the Streaming Ranking As Chronicle ascends on the aforementioned four rankings, the compilation also breaks back onto the Top Streaming Albums chart.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • Levin previously wrote and directed My Valentine, a feature-length episode of the Hulu/Blumhouse horror anthology series titled Into the Dark.
    Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
  • The streamer has reportedly ordered a fourth season of Murphy’s Monster anthology series, this time centered around infamous (alleged) axe murderer Lizzie Borden.
    Andy Swift, TVLine, 8 July 2025
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“Collectanea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collectanea. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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