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 Federal regulators also use income and asset thresholds to define certain categories of investors. —

Data Reporter, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026 In a category of this size, forecasting accuracy can play an important role in helping teams manage planning volatility and align across functions. —

Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026 The anti-discrimination law, which adds family or relationship structure as a protected class in the city alongside race, religion, gender and other categories, was finalized Monday and will go into effect in mid-April. —

Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026 That puts Disney in a category of one. —

Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for category

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kind

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One kind and patient spectator conscripted to play the school counselor had to remove her shoe to improvise a sock puppet, one of the tools of her empathetic practice.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The Sacramento International Airport launched outposts of three local restaurants and a first-of-its-kind cafe and market concept Thursday as part of its major dining overhaul project.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026