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How is the word type distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of type are character, description, kind, nature, and sort. While all these words mean "a number of individuals thought of as a group because of a common quality or qualities," type may suggest strong and clearly marked similarity throughout the items included so that each is typical of the group.

one of three basic body types

When can character be used instead of type?

While the synonyms character and type are close in meaning, character implies a group marked by distinctive likenesses peculiar to the type.

research on the subject so far has been of an elementary character

When is it sensible to use description instead of type?

The words description and type can be used in similar contexts, but description implies a group marked by agreement in all details belonging to a type as described or defined.

not all acts of that description are actually illegal

When might kind be a better fit than type?

The synonyms kind and type are sometimes interchangeable, but kind may suggest natural grouping.

a zoo seemingly having animals of every kind

When could nature be used to replace type?

Although the words nature and type have much in common, nature may imply inherent, essential resemblance rather than obvious or superficial likenesses.

two problems of a similar nature

When is sort a more appropriate choice than type?

While in some cases nearly identical to type, sort often suggests some disparagement.

the sort of newspaper dealing in sensational stories

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of type
Verb
The chance to type uninterrupted. Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 15 Oct. 2025 Knowing someone’s genetic predisposition to type 1 diabetes, however, can help doctors identify whom to flag for follow-up tests. Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025 These electrodes detect and transmit neural activity, translating brain signals into precise digital commands, such as cursor movements, typing, or controlling external devices. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025 Sora allows users to generate short videos for free by typing in a prompt. Jeniece Pettitt,julia Boorstin, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for type
Recent Examples of Synonyms for type
Noun
  • The study, the first of its kind locally, was conducted by Sojourner Family Peace Center in Milwaukee, the state's largest advocacy organization for victims of domestic violence.
    Ashley Luthern, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
  • No one likes to see streaking of any kind.
    Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Before making landfall on Tuesday, Melissa reached Category 5 status, the highest category on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
    Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Every year, France is behind so many movies submitted for the international feature film category at the Oscars.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • What Happens Next Both the Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball classify the New Hampshire Senate race as Leans Democrat.
    Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
  • MacKinnon had a game-high eight shots on goal, including at least two that can only be classified as great saves by Vejmelka.
    Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The entire city of New York — Jets and Giants combined — has totaled 76 wins of any sort since 2018.
    Sam McDowell October 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The video then shows scenes of adult Glinda — played by Ariana Grande — embracing her new role as Glinda the Good, serving as a spokes-witch of sorts for The Wizard of Oz and his agenda.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Despite the absence of rap high on the chart, there are lower-ranking tracks that could make a comeback in the top 40.
    Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
  • That assist-to-turnover ratio ranks in the top 12 in the league, and his 33 assists are the most by a Heat player in the first four games of a season since Tim Hardaway had 33 to start the 1996-97 season.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • And look for dozens of episodes featuring genre-spanning discussions, debates, and explainers with Rolling Stone‘s critics and reporters.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2025
  • But Interview With the Vampire set a precedent for transformative TV from the Immortal Universe, its narrative and visual audacity subverting adaptation tropes and genre storytelling by challenging viewers’ notions of immortality, sexuality, and destiny.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The coach will be grouped with one contributor and three seniors candidates.
    Staff, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
  • For the annual Mansion in May show house, design firm Toledo Geller divided a long garden-level room with a pair of back-to-back sofas, grouping small card tables for tournaments on one side and a single pedestal table for cozier game nights on the other.
    Catherine Hong, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The flannel and cashmere blends versions for the chillier seasons that maintain a softer finish in the Prince of Wales, stripes, herringbone and micro design color hues.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
  • While Harrison opted for the red stripe set, the midnight foulard was a close second.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2025

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“Type.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/type. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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