Synonyms of brackets

brackets 1 of 2

noun

plural of bracket

as in types

one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic

they're in the same income bracket

Synonyms & Similar Words

• types
• categories
• kinds
• groups
• tiers
• ranks
• classifications
• classes
• sections
• sorts
• families
• species
• varieties
• genera
• divisions
• sets
• rubrics
• grades
• leagues
• generations
• descriptions
• orders
• breeds
• subgroups
• subdivisions
• kidneys
• branches
• headings
• manners
• subclasses
• labels
• feathers
• titles
• races
• specialties
• likes
• ilks
• natures
• subspecieses
• specialities

brackets

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of bracket

as in compares

to describe as similar

I wouldn't exactly bracket your paintings with those of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compares
• equates
• links
• refers
• analogizes
• connects
• relates
• couples
• matches
• likens
• associates
• alludes
• assimilates
• parallels
• equals

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contrasts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of brackets

Noun

Loose hardware Give any bolts, brackets, and screws a quick once-over to make sure nothing has worked itself loose. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, housing is even more out of reach for those in lower-income brackets. — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Single filers also have fewer tax deductions, including capital gains on the sale of a residence, and their own tax brackets that can push them into higher marginal rates at lower incomes than married couples filing jointly, financial experts said. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026

Researchers used MedUSA and the same material system to produce neutron sensor brackets for Antares Nuclear’s R1 Mark-0 microreactor, which reached criticality at INL in June. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026

As the Ramona team moved through the tournament brackets that started with 18 teams to reach the championship game, its confidence and excitement continued to grow. — Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

The retailer continues to attract value-seeking consumers across all income brackets, leveraging technology and private label brands. — Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

The league has two divisions (A and B), based on student enrollment counts, and both brackets have North and South regions with eight teams in each. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

The popularity of his Arcadia helped spread both the use of brackets and the perception of their sophistication. — Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026

Verb

The $300,000 to $400,000 range, which brackets the metro’s median price, tends to be moderately competitive. — Allison Palmer updated February 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026