1
as in castes
one of the segments of society into which people are grouped
a politician who appeals to people of every class
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2
as in types
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 kinds
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 courses
a series of lectures on a subject
took a class on modern art
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as in rates
degree of excellence
only horses of great class are allowed to enter the Kentucky Derby
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as in groups
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 classes
Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Sheholds court over the cooking classes held in a private room at the Eldridge neighborhood location in West Houston.
—Stacey Zable, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
In its outdoor garden, Canni regularly hosts DJ sets, smoke and paint nights, and cannabis-friendly yoga classes.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The courtyard is outfitted with several fire pits and is a nice place to hang out, and the property regularly hosts outdoor yoga classes as well.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
The horizontal bars show the share of family offices investing in various types of asset classes in 2025-26 and their expectations for those returns in 2-to-5 years’ time.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Her senior year was spent navigating classes while plotting her next career move, determined to become more than just another flash in the pan viral star.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
It's located in the Catskills in New York and offers classes in everything from meditation and yoga to herbalism.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
He later connected with the RAA, which provided job training, English and computer classes, and financial aid for essentials like transportation and a dryer.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The district at the time intended to use it mostly for course predictions, which involves guessing which classes a student will enroll in based on their previous coursework.
—Edsource, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
This picture is one of a few taken at cotillion, a largely Southern tradition of etiquette classes and formal dance instruction for middle schoolers.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Sheholds court over the cooking classes held in a private room at the Eldridge neighborhood location in West Houston.
—Stacey Zable, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
In its outdoor garden, Canni regularly hosts DJ sets, smoke and paint nights, and cannabis-friendly yoga classes.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The courtyard is outfitted with several fire pits and is a nice place to hang out, and the property regularly hosts outdoor yoga classes as well.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
The horizontal bars show the share of family offices investing in various types of asset classes in 2025-26 and their expectations for those returns in 2-to-5 years’ time.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Her senior year was spent navigating classes while plotting her next career move, determined to become more than just another flash in the pan viral star.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
It's located in the Catskills in New York and offers classes in everything from meditation and yoga to herbalism.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
He later connected with the RAA, which provided job training, English and computer classes, and financial aid for essentials like transportation and a dryer.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 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
The district at the time intended to use it mostly for course predictions, which involves guessing which classes a student will enroll in based on their previous coursework.
—Edsource, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classes
Noun
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The Ramayana has hundreds of versions — across states, dialects, castes.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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If found guilty, these men could face harsher punishments under Indian laws designed to protect disadvantaged castes.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Keeping homes warm using electric heaters this winter could be more costly than usual, particularly compared with other types of heating like natural gas and oil, federal estimates show.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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The types of care proposed for the campus on Rosecrans attempt to ensure that there is a smooth ramp of services capable of intersecting with a wide range of symptom severity, from moderate anxiety to suicidal ideation.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Clear messaging can help relations of all kinds flow smoothly now.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Now, spots of all kinds leave their mark, from smaller accessories like wool pillbox hats, to more statement pieces like knee-high boots.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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His motorsports journey took a slightly different path compared to other F1 prospects, dreaming of being a NASCAR driver before discovering his strength lay in road courses.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Gómez was sentenced to 20 days in jail and probation and required to take courses after his convictions.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Research also found that even vehicles with the upgrade still showed higher theft or vandalism claim rates compared to many other brands, because thieves may attempt break-ins even if full theft isn’t successful, according to IIHS Crash Testing.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Oct. 2025
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New Jerseyans’ electricity rates rose roughly 20% at the start of June as a result of price-setting capacity auctions—the market where power producers are paid to guarantee future supply.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At the same time, the country has seen unprecedented levels of tourism—up 48 percent in 2024 from the year before, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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There are levels to this, of course.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At that time, voters approved extending a capital-improvement property tax at the current rate to fund six categories of projects, including a new Little Rock District Court facility.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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By tapping into multiple travel and entertainment categories, Wyndham is clearly aiming to position Wyndham Rewards Insider as a one-stop shop for savings—one that could theoretically pay for itself in a single booking.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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DeJohnette continued to pivot genres.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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At a time when homages to retro Latin genres have become a cliché, Como Las Canto Yo succeeds by subverting expectations.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Classes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classes. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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