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

Tap the frame capture icon, which looks like four corner brackets surrounding a small image symbol. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

In her translation, where papyri were tattered or a word obscured, Carson indicates this by using brackets and white space. — Amy Cannon, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026

That may affect tax brackets, Social Security taxation, Medicare IRMAA surcharges, state taxes, capital gains planning and cash flow. — Ronald Stair, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Thirteen football teams that will finish fourth in their regions – and were formerly guaranteed playoff berths – won’t make their 32-team playoff brackets this season with the GHSA’s Post Season Rankings, according to Maxwell Ratings projections. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 6 Oct. 2026

If passed this year, Amendment 87 would replace the single income tax rate with six new brackets. — Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2026

More vouchers were also awarded to families in the $100,000-$150,000 and $150,000-$200,000 income brackets than in past years. — Aleksandra Appleton, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2026

MTuckman Media, Capelli and NYU took home trophies across the tournament’s three adult brackets. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Best definite recommends of 66% and 67% are respectively coming from the 25-34 and 45-54 age brackets. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026

Verb

The structure brackets the range that Salesforce has occupied since the rally stalled out in August. — Julia Spina, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

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