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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 music that is now generally regarded as a distinct species of rap
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as in kind
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
in the late 1960s there emerged a new species of actor: edgy and not conventionally handsome
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as in world
human beings in general
the future of the species may well depend on our willingness to limit the impact of an ever-increasing population
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Recent Examples of species
The experiment failed, with the toads showing no particular appetite for the target insects, all the while doing a fine job of feasting on other insect prey, and becoming an invasive species themselves.
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Paleontologists are marveling over the unique fossil of a marine species that predated the dinosaurs, according to new research.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2025
The 2024 reintroduction saw the release of about 6,000 snails from 10 species and sub-species of Partula snails raised at zoos worldwide.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Partula snails give birth to live young, the size of a pen tip, about every six weeks, according to a species profile from National Geographic.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Paleontologists are marveling over the unique fossil of a marine species that predated the dinosaurs, according to new research.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2025
The 2024 reintroduction saw the release of about 6,000 snails from 10 species and sub-species of Partula snails raised at zoos worldwide.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Partula snails give birth to live young, the size of a pen tip, about every six weeks, according to a species profile from National Geographic.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for species
Noun
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During her years in the professional fighting world, she was lured into the ring on more than one occasion.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The changes have so far earned a stamp of approval from MCU studio honchos, who reportedly were looking for Schreier to shake things up in the Marvel movie world.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This year, the NBA had one of the largest footprints within the marketplace, celebrating its return to China in 2025 with two preseason games in Macau between the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns, marking the first event of its kind since 2019.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2025
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The deal, reached under President Biden, was the first of its kind to treat environmental neglect as a civil rights issue.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Boykin spaniel is a medium-sized sporting breed developed in South Carolina in the early 1900s.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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The eminence whom the film casts as the prime mover of benevolent governance is Nelson Rockefeller, a liberal Republican (the breed wasn’t uncommon then) who was the state’s governor from 1959 to 1973.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Silo is another award-winning show, but about humanity living in an underground Silo after the events of a war leaving Earth's surface uninhabitable.—
Alexander Cox,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Brooker takes advantage of the comic brilliance that comes from Rae, Jones, and Ross, and puts them in mental dilemmas that test their connections to their own humanity.—
Malik Peay,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
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Ralph Fiennes was also nominated in the Best Actor category for his performance in the film, while Isabella Rossellini was in running for best supporting actress.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Hoping to be nominated for an Oscar in one of the music categories next year?—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Keep It Simple The trio of slim stripes on this runner give dimension but allow the artwork on the wall to shine.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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In pale habits, black priests’ vestments, the dark suits of mourners and the stripes of football jerseys, hundreds of thousands gathered in Vatican City this week to mourn Pope Francis.—
Alan Yuhas,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Hanni’s Water Balm Mist was made precisely for people who don’t want to lather on lotion.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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Around 20 minutes into the episode, the show cut away from Jackson to a group of people hiking through the woods around Seattle.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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First, the insect spins a silk case, like many other species in its genus, Hyposmocoma.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
24 Apr. 2025
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Sun Exposure: Full Sun Soil Type: Moist, Well-draining, Fertile Soil pH: Acidic to Neutral (5.8-7.0) The genus Cucurbita includes summer and winter squash, pumpkins, zucchini, and ornamental gourds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Species.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/species. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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