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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
Counter to the notion that a focus on caste and community is insular and, therefore, detrimental to business, Jayaraman embraces his heritage with a certain chutzpah and a largesse that makes customers return with their friends and family.
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Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
That comes with his caste and class.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
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Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
That comes with his caste and class.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caste
Noun
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On one of the main topics, Beccera noted that the state needs to invest in early years education and reduce class sizes to ensure students have a strong educational foundation for their future success.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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But the bandstand at Thomas Centennial Park has probably been the most high-profile project for the building trades class.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Evidencing at every level the way culture and biology interact, music gives the lie to this false binary.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Officials said the move would return troop levels in Europe to those seen in 2021.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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“Caste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caste. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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