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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
Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
The tax holiday is meant to align with back-to-school season, as parents prep their kids to return to class.
—Eleanor Dearman
updated August 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
While their goalscoring records for the club were remarkably similar — 65 Premier League goals in 102 appearances for Torres and 69 in 110 for Suarez — the majority of Liverpool fans would class Suarez as an upgrade on his more expensive predecessor.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 24 July 2025
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Noun
If your group is large enough (20 people), don’t miss the pretzel rolling class at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
The tax holiday is meant to align with back-to-school season, as parents prep their kids to return to class.
—Eleanor Dearman
updated August 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Thailand is classed as a major non-NATO ally by the US, giving it special benefits that have enabled it to enjoy access to decades of US support for its weapons programs.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
While their goalscoring records for the club were remarkably similar — 65 Premier League goals in 102 appearances for Torres and 69 in 110 for Suarez — the majority of Liverpool fans would class Suarez as an upgrade on his more expensive predecessor.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for class
Noun
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Although the hard lines of caste division have softened over time, especially in urban areas, there are still major gaps in wealth, health and educational attainment between different castes, according to various studies.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
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In fact, the size of ants governs the entire structure of their colonies, which are meticulously organized into multiple castes that fulfill specialized roles.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Western School of Technology and Kenwood High School’s Mechanical Construction/Plumbing Careers program, offered at Western as a magnet and at Kenwood as a career and technical education course, will change too.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Aug. 2025
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Such dominance, of course, is in part a byproduct of the rich getting richer.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The department recorded a retention rate of 94.4% in fiscal year 2024.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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In 2024, the turnover rate increased to 41%, the highest it's been in at least the last 25 years.—
Miles Parks,
NPR,
20 Aug. 2025
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While the episode follows Deborah after walking away from her Late Night series, the backdrop and elegance of Singapore follows both characters as Deborah attempts to do standup in a Singapore casino using a translator.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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A touch of flaky sea salt brings effortless elegance and flair.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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No One Saw Coming follows a group of Black women — healers, leaders, artists, and mothers — creating a new blueprint for resistance in a society that demands their exhaustion while denying their safety and dignity.—
Daisy Auger-Domínguez,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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His dream is to help seed a truly circular economy whereby his compatriots can safely, cleanly and with dignity turn garbage into gold.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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If the cool girls in secondary school ranked me as pretty, then that too must have been true.—
Akwaeke Emezi
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
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The Longhorns enter the season ranked No. 1 in the Associated Press and coaches polls.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Job growth has weakened substantially but, at 4.2%, the unemployment rate has been stable at a historically low level.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
23 Aug. 2025
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There are several communicable diseases in Arizona that are trending at higher-than-normal levels in 2025.—
DAILY BRIEFING,
AZCentral.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Trump’s action directs federal agencies, including the Department of Justice, to interpret Title IX rules as prohibiting transgender athletes from participating in female sports categories.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Enterprise browsers will serve a critical function to help secure user interfaces, and the category will surely continue to mature with new entrants and consolidation through acquisitions.—
Will Townsend,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Class.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/class. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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