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

Determining which category applies requires reviewing the vehicle and its documentation. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026

So expect plenty of overlap here, even if Mars and Swift each submitted different songs in the two categories. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

So many pieces across every category were up to 30% off, including even bestsellers and the premium stuff. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2026

Lowland Washington and Oregon also fall into an uncertain category, with the map noting that conditions in mountain communities may differ. — Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026