Thesaurus results for 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

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Recent Examples of category But the variation in nature has a way of defying categories. —

Shayla Love, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026 The funds from that measure can legally go toward homelessness and economic development, and Nelson said that approximately $2 million is allocated for affordable housing in the current Measure E budget, a priority expenditure category last year. —

Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 25 Feb. 2026 The board also provided weighting for the individual components within each of the three categories. —

David Spiegel, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026 The new category was announced in 2024 and films from 2025 were eligible for the award. —

Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for category

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The Aspen Classic, which each June since 1983 has brought hundreds of wineries and up to 5,000 visitors to that Colorado ski town, is considered the premier event of its kind by many wine aficionados - bringing in top winemakers, superstar chefs, even Hollywood celebs.

— Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
The Lindner family released a statement following the death of Christopher Lindner, describing him as a loving, kind, Christ Jesus follower, husband, and father of four who had suffered from mental illness.

— Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Feb. 2026