readers

noun

plural of reader
as in anthologies
a collection of writings I picked up a book entitled "An Emerson Reader" because it contained one or two of his essays I hadn't read before

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Recent Examples of readers The weekly newsletter offers readers savings tips, expert answers to your questions and weekly challenges to help boost savings. — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026 Release details have not yet been confirmed, but readers can likely expect a launch through Nike’s Snkrs app and select retailers. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026 Open Mind was designed to show readers views that challenged the material polluting their feeds. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s recipe archives are filled with treasures submitted by past food editors, journalists and readers. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Several readers have spoken of appreciation for the columns of mine that intersected sports and society, such as excoriating the NFL for its blackballing of Colin Kaepernick. — Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026 The urban centers in this neck of the woods are also very large and—at the risk of chafing readers in the other three-quarters of the country—our biggest towns are also tremendously important. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026 What readers are saying The comments reflect a divided opinion on the trial of Council Member Trayon White, who is accused of accepting a bribe. — Salvador Rizzo, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026 Aside from Spencer’s mistake over Piers Morgan, that’s really what readers have been focusing on. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2026
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  1. anthologies
  2. compilations
Noun
  • Her poetry, essays, and short stories have appeared in various publications and anthologies including the New York Times, Take the Mic, Color Outside the Lines, Vampires Never Get Old and A Universe of Wishes.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Robert Gordon The polymath author/moviemaker/historian and three-time Grammy winner has provided audiences with insight and entertainment for decades, via books, CD anthologies and documentaries that take deep dives into music, politics and culture.
    — John Beifuss, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of anthologies
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  • 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
Definition of compilations

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“Readers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readers. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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