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

Bad Bunny is nominated twice in the Outstanding Variety Special (Live) category — once as a performer and once as a producer, listed under his legal name Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

But while Ayo Edebiri and late Hollywood legend Rob Reiner received nominations for their work on the show, star Jeremy Allen White was snubbed despite previously winning his category twice. — Dan Heching, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Las Vegas Aces star Wilson and alpine ski racer Shiffrin will both seek a second win in the best athlete - women's sports category. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 8 July 2026

Jason Bateman got a Lead Actor In a Comedy Series nomination for Fox’s Arrested Development in 2005 and a second nomination for the character in the same category eight years later when the show was revived by Netflix. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 8 July 2026