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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
Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 June 2025
But much work remains to be done to carve out another top-10 class.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 June 2025
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
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Noun
The area features houses, wooded areas and wetlands, and its inhabitants are mostly working class residents.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 June 2025
But much work remains to be done to carve out another top-10 class.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for class
Noun
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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
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Explaining caste during the subtitling process was also fascinating.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
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Copyright is the subject of entire college courses, so keep in mind the following is heavily abbreviated.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Actor, musician, and celebrity golf pro Jack Wagner has risen to a number of challenges over the course of his four-decade career in Hollywood.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Israel says its missile defense success rate stands at greater than 90% against Iran's attacks in the ongoing aerial war.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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Things to watch are already 9th in bullpen innings, middle to slightly bottom of the pack in K and BB rates.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Tennis is a proper sport but, compared to others, is a bearer of elegance and tradition, which are values resonating also with our brand.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
16 June 2025
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The tufted back and seat cushions add a touch of elegance, while the faux leather upholstery ensures durability and easy maintenance.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
14 June 2025
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Privacy by design: Technology should be built to protect people’s dignity.—
Aislinn Conrad,
The Conversation,
13 June 2025
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Now is the time to stand in solidarity with our immigrant family members, friends, and neighbors to uphold human dignity and the principles of justice and fairness for all.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Verb
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The Stallions finished 18-3 and ranked No. 2 in the nation after their 6-5 loss to rival Lake Highland Prep.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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Getty Images Ana Nicholls, EIU's Director of Industry Analysis, tells CNBC Make It that the reason Copenhagen ranked No. 1 was partly due to its higher score in the culture and environment category, which encompasses aspects such as bars, restaurants, sporting events, and occasions.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Their litany of injuries on the pitching side, particularly to the starting rotation, has mushroomed to cartoonish levels.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The next election, at every level, will help decide whether our schools remain sanctuaries of learning or become battlegrounds for political theater.—
Alberto M. Carvalho,
Time,
10 June 2025
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Fall purchases As fall rolled around, fresh fruit and vegetables continued to dominate in the groceries category while trending items changed to reflect seasonal celebrations.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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Viju Mathew Shifting gears from his degree in physical geography, Viju Mathew has spent the last decade covering most categories of the luxury market prior to becoming Robb Report's automotive editor.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
21 June 2025
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“Class.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/class. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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