Synonyms of category

category

noun

ˈka-tə-ˌgȯr-ē 

as in type

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

divide the essays into categories based on difficulty of comprehension

Synonyms & Similar Words

• type
• kind
• classification
• group
• tier
• section
• sort
• class
• bracket
• genus
• species
• variety
• rubric
• division
• family
• generation
• grade
• league
• set
• rank(s)
• order
• breed
• description
• subgroup
• specialty
• subspecies
• manner
• subdivision
• subclass
• race
• speciality
• nature
• title
• label
• kidney
• branch
• heading
• feather
• like
• ilk

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of category

The spirit of this new category is to shine a dedicated spotlight on these important artists. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026

Now there are two folk album categories — traditional and contemporary — which the alliance sought in part to better recognize the diversity within the genre. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Garvey said the journal, which published quarterly from 1993 to 2005, was premised on the idea of abolishing whiteness as a social category that situates white people above other racial groups. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

RealTime Reservation has spent years building reservation capabilities across several categories. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026