as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
they're in the same income bracket
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as in to compare
to describe as similar
I wouldn't exactly bracket your paintings with those of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci
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Recent Examples of bracket
Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Take a damp cloth and wipe down any arms, chains, or brackets on the fixture.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
John Walkup, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The lake is bracketed by opulent Palm Springs to the north and the arty squalor of Slab City to the south, home to about 150 full-time residents but temporary home to as many as 4,000 in the winter.
—Dennis Hinkamp, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
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Noun
New Caledonia entered the final of Oceania Football Confederation (OFC)’s bracket as a heavy underdog, given New Zealand’s regional dominance and the fact the match was staged in Auckland.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Take a damp cloth and wipe down any arms, chains, or brackets on the fixture.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
Appraisal techniques like bracketing, inside market analysis, and seasonality trends can help sellers avoid pricing based on hope and instead price for success.
—John Walkup, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The lake is bracketed by opulent Palm Springs to the north and the arty squalor of Slab City to the south, home to about 150 full-time residents but temporary home to as many as 4,000 in the winter.
—Dennis Hinkamp, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
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Verb
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Natural Light Structurally, the modern Colonial style aims to open up the home’s interior, with larger windows and more open floor plans when compared with the historic styles.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2025
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And when compared with Barack Obama’s approach in 2009 (the last time a president pursued major healthcare reforms right out of the gate), the contrast becomes even more striking.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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The White House has equated Harvard’s policies (think: diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, as well as the handling of protests, etc.) to political activity.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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For years, these concerns were sidelined in festival culture, with volume often equated with immersion and intensity.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
17 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
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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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“Bracket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bracket. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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