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 only player who doesn’t fit into any of those categories is fifth-year right guard Roger Carreon. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026

By comparison, an earlier study found just 5% of vulnerabilities fell into the critical category. — Mike McRae 20, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026

Also, tokenized equities were the fastest-growing category on Solana. — Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

The film debuted on The New York Times Op-Docs earlier this month and is eligible for the Academy Award for Documentary Short Film category. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026