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as in course
a series of lectures on a subject took a class on modern art

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Recent Examples of class
Noun
The team has already seen great success in the European Le Mans Series with a LMP2 class win at the season opener in Barcelona and an overall win in Le Castellet. Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 China is refitting its Type 094 ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) with longer-range missiles and developing both a new class of SSBN and a new type of nuclear-capable bomber aircraft, further enhancing the country's nuclear triad, according to the report. Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Verb
There are Pro models, aimed squarely at workstations and professional users, but AMD is classing the standard Threadripper 9000 models as high-end desktop. Antony Leather, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 They could already be classed as the world’s richest. Phil Hay, New York Times, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for class
Recent Examples of Synonyms for class
Noun
  • Mishra sums it up by saying that nobody outside of India gets the concept of caste (without denying that privileged upper caste Indians don’t get it either).
    Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 22 May 2025
  • Led by the example of captain Aleksander Barkov, there is no caste system evident, no star-system in attitude.
    Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • The course is a series of ramps, bumps, jumps and angled walls to challenge riders of progressive abilities from beginner to professional.
    Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025
  • Hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Fort Collins, this sweet event also includes live music, food and drinks — including, of course, peach cocktails.
    Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • Forecasters in the study also revealed a lack of understanding of the rate of AI progress.
    Billy Perrigo, Time, 1 July 2025
  • In early May, as tariff rates spiked, nearly 50 people joined the second meeting of the Pedal Builders Support Group, double the turnout of its inaugural call.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • Designed to pay homage, the scent is inspired by Granado’s history and the mysterious, welcoming atmosphere of traditional apothecaries and reviving century-old legacy with intensity, elegance and freshness.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
  • With films like 2024’s Challengers and internet trends that promise hashtag-Old Money, everyday people are picking up a racquet in the hopes of dialing into the elegance that tennis has come to signify over the years.
    Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • We must be reminded of the meaning and importance of human dignity, freedom and equality in each generation, especially as those ideals are expressed in the Declaration of Independence.
    Hans Zeiger, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2025
  • Somehow Harold had found out, and come to sit with me, and out of respect for my dignity had never mentioned it afterward.
    Nicole Krauss, The Atlantic, 6 July 2025
Verb
  • By entering the Billboard 200 at No. 8, KPop Demon Hunters becomes the highest-charting soundtrack since Wicked ranked No. 8 on the chart dated Jan. 25, on its way down from its No. 2 peak.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 1 July 2025
  • While Clark was first in fan votes, and third among the media, her fellow WNBA players ranked her ninth among the guards.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • The deadly floods that struck Texas on the 4th of July caught local officials off guard as the torrential rains caused the Guadalupe River to rise to near-historic levels in a matter of minutes, officials said at a press conference Saturday.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2025
  • Ford will also add the off-road trim level, Explorer Tremor, to that SUV lineup.
    Jamie L. LaReau, The Courier-Journal, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • The winner will be determined through online voting that began in March and ends at noon Wednesday, July 9. Voters can cast a ballot once a day for best tux and best dress categories using their email addresses, with five finalists in each category.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
  • The second category of safeguards involves imposing restrictions on companies that synthesize nucleic acids.
    Billy Perrigo, Time, 1 July 2025

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“Class.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/class. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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