Synonyms for

Anthology

Verb / æˈnθɑ:lʌdʒi: / Another word for anthology — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A collection of literary works, such as poems or short stories.

Synonyms & similar words

collection compilation selection reader miscellany garland treasury omnibus chrestomathy digest corpus

Synonyms by register

Formal

collection compilation treasury miscellany

Informal

roundup collection mix

Literary

garner repository corpus

Antonyms

single original individual solitary uncollected

Common collocations

  • poetry anthology
  • short story anthology
  • anthology of essays
  • literary anthology
  • music anthology
  • anthology series
  • anthology of poems

Word family

noun anthology

Usage note

An anthology is a collection of literary works, typically poems or short stories, chosen by the compiler. It is not typically used for single, original works.

Example sentences

  1. I love reading anthologies of fairy tales.
  2. This anthology contains some of the greatest poems ever written.
  3. She contributed a short story to the science fiction anthology.
  4. The teacher assigned us to write a poem for the school's poetry anthology.
  5. The anthology features a diverse range of writers and styles.

Quotes

  • An anthology is a collection of works, organized around a theme, that has been put together by an editor or group of editors. - John Barton
  • An anthology is a collection of works, usually short stories or poems, by different authors. - Sarah Dessen
  • An anthology is a kind of conversation across time. - Tracy K. Smith

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