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
Back in 2014, Spanx translated its shapewear technology into a new category, introducing denim with fit solutions.
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Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
Now, the number of submissions for both categories has dwindled down to the same shows that get nominated over and over again.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
Switching performer categories is hardly unusual, with more than 50 successful cases across all acting races in Emmy history.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
As these categories grow, the ability to measure and optimize incentives will become increasingly critical.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
Now, the number of submissions for both categories has dwindled down to the same shows that get nominated over and over again.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
Switching performer categories is hardly unusual, with more than 50 successful cases across all acting races in Emmy history.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
As these categories grow, the ability to measure and optimize incentives will become increasingly critical.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for category
kind
Noun
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See more paraphernalia of other kinds!—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Aged for at least 10 months in order to develop a complex flavor profile, this goat cheese is firmer than the softer, often spreadable forms of the fresh kind.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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“Category.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/category. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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