as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
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Whereas other manufacturers of the same size and in the same categories have focused more on production and less on marketing and media, Sharkey said White Oak was keenly aware of its significance.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Last year, there were 11 film categories and three for television.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2025
On its website last year, Anthropologie’s weddings category saw more than 75 million product views, a double-digit increase over the previous year.
—Lauren Parker, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Horschel believes the tour should take a completely different route, at least regarding the events' category.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Last year, there were 11 film categories and three for television.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2025
On its website last year, Anthropologie’s weddings category saw more than 75 million product views, a double-digit increase over the previous year.
—Lauren Parker, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Horschel believes the tour should take a completely different route, at least regarding the events' category.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for category
kind
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But in the eastern areas close to the front, movement of any kind is dangerous, and electricity and phone service are often disrupted.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
19 Oct. 2025
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The boutique will include handmade must haves, one-of-a-kind treasures and great gift ideas, as well as quilts for all ages, holiday items, children’s toys, lovely home décor, planters and unique household goods to name a few.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Category.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/category. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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