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

People in different age brackets additionally tend to be in distinct financial situations. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 2 Nov. 2026

Income brackets rise with inflation, but last year the top 2% of taxpayers earned at least $371,000 for single filers and $743,000 for joint filers. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Once seeding is finalized and announced, the brackets will be updated with matchups in all eight classifications. — Caitlyn Stroh-Page, AJC.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Most theme puzzles contain sets that are visually identifiable to solvers because of either the arrangement of their entries or an uncommon clue feature like italics or brackets. — Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

For people in the lowest tax brackets, Lo said ACA plans are still relatively affordable. — Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2026

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

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