as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
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Recent Examples of category
Janus will be supporting the film’s efforts for best documentary short category at the 2026 Academy Awards.
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Most of today’s personal flying vehicles fall under the category of EVTOLs (Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing aircraft).
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
While the brand once stood almost alone in its category, Walsh will help to navigate the stiff competition from newer brands catering to Gen Z tastes.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
So the game in fragrance is more open than in other categories.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Most of today’s personal flying vehicles fall under the category of EVTOLs (Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing aircraft).
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
While the brand once stood almost alone in its category, Walsh will help to navigate the stiff competition from newer brands catering to Gen Z tastes.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
So the game in fragrance is more open than in other categories.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for category
kind
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In March 2023, the company launched a pilot production line in South Korea, the first of its kind, and began producing prototype solid-state batteries by the end of the year.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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Those small victories brought hope, the kind that makes every extra day feel like a gift.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Category.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/category. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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