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Definition of encyclopedia

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a reference work that contains information about many different subjects or a lot of information about a particular subject The school library's encyclopedia occupied much of the bookshelf. an encyclopedia of literature

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Recent Examples of encyclopedia Per HistoryLink, an encyclopedia of Washington state history, the on-screen gardens featured a mix of real and artificial greenery. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026 Hundreds of thousands of sites are also still citing Musk’s encyclopedia, which could spread misinformation even further. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026 Bayreuth's 239th Ring Cycle was an encyclopedia of interpretations rather than a new one. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 In a candidate survey on Ballotpedia, an online encyclopedia of elections, Cass argues that a largely rural district should be represented by someone with firsthand knowledge of rural Missouri. — Jack Harvel july 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for encyclopedia

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Performed by legends Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, the silly song is a tongue-twister for kiddos, and the titular word, which means ‘extraordinarily good, wonderful’ even made its way into some real deal dictionaries.

— Stephanie Ganz Published, Parents, 18 Oct. 2026
According to Merriam-Webster, a word has to be used by many, who all agree on the meaning for it, in order for the word to be considered worth adding to the dictionary.

— Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026

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Whatever the reason, Anderson left behind a catalog full of such gems, tucked away on B-sides waiting to be discovered by his most ardent fans.

— Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2026
His catalog reflects an artist who has continued experimenting with different approaches to hip-hop.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

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In her latest book, Harvard historian Jill Lepore argues that Big Tech now controls the United States—and, by extension, the entire planet.

— Nina Verdelli, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026
My books include The Underground Guide to Color Printers (Addison-Wesley), Troubleshooting Your PC (Microsoft Press), and Faster, Smarter Digital Photography (Microsoft Press).

— M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

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In 2013, Pearson graduated as valedictorian of Mitchell High School, after leading protests at the school to demand textbooks for students.

— Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
Foyles Educational supplied textbooks and prizes to schools, and the library department provided a similar service for public libraries.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026

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