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one of the segments of society into which people are grouped
a member of the upper caste
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Recent Examples of caste
Peace is the creation of an environment where all can flourish regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, class, caste or any other social markers of difference.
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Kevin Baxter Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
But recently, a more swashbuckling caste had begun to infiltrate its stacks.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Still, there’s no denying that Washington contains the densest concentration of civil servants—and the story of that caste is a morality tale.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
The people who live in these slums are at the bottom rung of India’s brutal caste and religious hierarchy.
—Saumya Roy, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
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Kevin Baxter Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
But recently, a more swashbuckling caste had begun to infiltrate its stacks.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Still, there’s no denying that Washington contains the densest concentration of civil servants—and the story of that caste is a morality tale.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
The people who live in these slums are at the bottom rung of India’s brutal caste and religious hierarchy.
—Saumya Roy, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for caste
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caste
Noun
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Even the more politically active class of nonprofits — 501(c)(4) groups, like the relatively new American Hunters and Anglers — can’t make political activity its primary activity.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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Tune into yourself while tuning out the outside world courtesy of an E-bike ride under the Tuscan sun, a stroll through the olive groves, a dip in the infinity pool, a meditative massage, or a private cooking class using ingredients sourced from the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The two measures in tandem will fund the district’s operating budget at a higher level without an additional burden to taxpayers.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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On platforms like PredictIt, traders have overwhelmingly favored Fuller, with confidence hovering near certainty levels in recent days.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Caste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caste. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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