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as in caste
one of the segments of society into which people are grouped
a politician who appeals to people of every class
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as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
a new class of wireless devices that could be used for Internet access as well as personal communication
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as in kind
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
only a particular class of burglar would do that
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as in course
a series of lectures on a subject
took a class on modern art
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as in elegance
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style
an old mansion with tremendous class that puts today's gaudy behemoths to shame
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as in dignity
high position within society
the woman exudes an aura of class and breeding
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as in to rank
to arrange or assign according to type
I would class that suggestion as helpful, so let's make a note of it
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Recent Examples of class
New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
Our assignment everywhere is to send the strongest fighters for the working class wherever possible.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
With its refined silhouette, subtle logo detailing, and classic colors—from black to a fall-ready burgundy—the elegant accessory can be dressed down for coffee runs and classed up for date nights.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Toyota already has a rich history racing those events in truck/car classes, so why not stamp its name on a separate page of the books?
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
Our assignment everywhere is to send the strongest fighters for the working class wherever possible.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
Like the Wauwatosa location, the Mequon shop will be home to a classroom that can accommodate around 32 guests for entertainment, classes rentals and social gatherings, the business' owner, Orey Laev, told the Journal Sentinel in January.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
With its refined silhouette, subtle logo detailing, and classic colors—from black to a fall-ready burgundy—the elegant accessory can be dressed down for coffee runs and classed up for date nights.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for class
Noun
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Just as MBAs worldwide have spawned a managerial caste — the foot soldiers of the corporate world — the reckoning schools produced their own commercial caste.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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This early modern period would set the foundations of the rise of the transatlantic slave trade and a new form of slavery—hereditary racial slavery—that would be central to the creation of the racial-caste hierarchy and to the rise of Britain’s wealthy and brutal Caribbean slave empire.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are trade-offs, of course—rising Obamacare premiums will harm people, too.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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There is a coalition of bipartisan lawmakers cautious about completely lifting sanctions on Syria over concerns of sectarian violence — there were a number of high-profile, violent incidents in the country over the course of the year.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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To receive the senior rate, a person must apply to the Rogers Water Utilities and present satisfactory proof of age, such as a government issued identification card, driver's license, passport or birth certificate.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Interest rates go up on longer-term loans Yes, extending the term of a mortgage from 30 to 50 years could drop the monthly payment, wrote Richard Green, a professor at the University of Southern California, on LinkedIn.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The car embraces elegance without compromising on performance philosophy.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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The house’s signature elegance has been woven into the styles, too, with the quartet showcasing classic silhouettes, subtle hues, and timeless materials that create a quiet luxury feel.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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Crown and dignity Catalina Ruiz Navarro, a Colombian feminist activist and journalist based in Mexico City, argued that the nature of beauty pageants like Miss Universe places women in a patriarchal position.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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There is no dignity, and no justice, in a system that buries an elderly woman alive in silence.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Baptist Health ranked 19th on that list.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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The brief also points out that super PAC contributors have been appointed to high-ranking positions.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This can support the aircraft’s weight, allowing a gentle descent with the wings level.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Therefore, the present work supports the belief that rational materials design at both the macro and atomic levels can solve long-standing challenges, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In that category, which has not been considered in the past, the Little Rock School District fared better than the state, scoring one percentage point higher in all three subjects.—
Dmitry Martirosov,
Arkansas Online,
12 Nov. 2025
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This year’s album of the year category is stacked with such nominees as Rauw Alejandro, Gloria Estefan and Carín León, but Bad Bunny remains the favorite to finally take home the gold for the first time (after four previous nominations) for his massive Debí Tirar Más Fotos.—
Cata Balzano,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Class.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/class. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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