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What is another word for Miscellanies?

Pronunciation: [mɪsˈɛlənɪz] (IPA)

Miscellanies is a term that we use to describe a collection of various items that do not necessarily belong together. Sometimes, it can be difficult to think of the right words to use to describe this type of collection. However, there are plenty of synonyms that you can use instead of the term miscellanies. Some of the words that you might use include anthology, compilation, medley, assortment, potpourri, variety, and jumble. Each of these words conveys a similar meaning to miscellanies and is a great way to describe a collection of mixed items. When choosing which synonym to use, consider the tone of your writing and the context in which you are using the word.
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Mr. Swinburne has put forward many other volumes of melodious and dramatic poems, and also essays, studies, and prose Miscellanies.
"A Biographical Dictionary of Freethinkers of All Ages and Nations"
Joseph Mazzini Wheeler
When I wrote these Sheets, my Lord Landsdown's Poems lay dispersed up and down in the Miscellanies; but some kind Hand, as for Instance the Bookseller, upon a very laudable Motive, hath assembled those scattered Stars, and added another Lyre to the Constellation; which, though it is meant, to do singular Honour to those Poems, must have an ill Effect in astronomical Observations; it makes thirteen to the Dozen in the twelve Houses, and must cause as much Confusion, as two Signs of the Harp in a short Lane.
"An Essay on Criticism"
John Oldmixon
From Bibliographical Miscellanies by William Blades.
"The Care of Books"
John Willis Clark

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