collection

noun

kə-ˈlek-shən How to pronounce collection (audio)
Definition of collectionnext
1
as in library
an organized group of objects acquired and maintained for study, exhibition, or personal pleasure his stamp collection has become quite valuable

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2
as in accumulation
a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time a collection of lint underneath the dryer

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3
as in batch
a number of things considered as a unit the historic village boasts an interesting collection of gift shops and antique stores

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Recent Examples of collection To celebrate the launch of 24 Hours in Paris, and the latest collection, Frame Ritz Paris will take over the Ritz Paris Boutique in the hotel’s gallerie at 15 Place Vendôme, from Friday to Sunday. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 Browse the collections of relaxed graphic tees and baggy denim with a vintage vibe at True for comfortable wardrobe staples. — Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 After the duke’s death in 1972, the duchess, in increasingly poor health, fretted about what to do with her massive collection. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026 Clocking in for their promo duties, D’Arcy and stylist Rose Forde opted for one of the most memorable looks from Simone Bellotti’s spring 2027 collection for Jil Sander. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for collection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collection
  1. library
  2. accumulation
  3. batch
  4. assemblage
  5. gathering
  6. cluster
  7. assortment
  8. mixture
Noun
  • Those decisions shape the funding available for their schools, parks, playgrounds, and pools, as well as the libraries and community resources available to them.
    — Jeanette Senecal, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Hard times for scientific institutions The Academy houses a massive, irreplaceable library of over 19 million specimens.
    — Andrew Stelzer, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
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  • The mark is not a single mark at all but an accumulation of marks that coheres into a whole by theatrically—even illusionistically—representing itself as a single brushstroke.
    — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The artist stepped away from performing last year after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain disorder caused by an excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain’s ventricles.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of accumulation
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  • However, delays in actual delivery have meant that only the first batch has been delivered this year.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The White House originally said checks would begin in October, but the administration official told CNBC the first batch went out this Wednesday.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of batch
Noun
  • For decades, the Smithsonian Institution, which draws some 15 million visitors every year to its assemblage of 21 museums — bounty that has no real global peer — has managed to stay mostly above the political fray.
    — Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 24 Sep. 2026
  • There’s the largest assemblage of Lichtenstein mirror works ever installed together in a museum context, and a complete re-creation of his first Pop art show at Leo Castelli’s gallery uptown.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of assemblage
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  • The rooms are designed for gathering, whether that's at the music venue, on the rooftop bar, or in one of the other distinct dining experiences.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The mall was once the city’s economic center and central gathering place, and when Citrus Heights incorporated in the 1990s, the inclusion of the mall and its tax dollars were considered critical to the city’s financial viability.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of gathering
Noun
  • Just around a curved hallway are three colorful displays of books wrapped in African textiles by the British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare, each presiding over a cluster of seating.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The structure’s 27 gleaming marble petals rise in clusters of three to form nine sides, creating a perfectly symmetrical bloom that appears to float above a series of nine reflecting pools.
    — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of cluster
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  • The taquería offers a full menu with an assortment of Mexican food, including carne asada, enchiladas, quesadillas, tortas, and breakfast burritos, but the chain is best known for its tacos and super-sized burritos.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The two-level size will allow Uniqlo to showcase its full LifeWear assortment, the chief executive officer said.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of assortment
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  • Next, add 5 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice and let the mixture simmer gently for 5 minutes.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Each block of concrete-limestone mixture was hand-rammed by 11 workers to create a distinctive block.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
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