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as in caste
one of the segments of society into which people are grouped
a politician who appeals to people of every class
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as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
a new class of wireless devices that could be used for Internet access as well as personal communication
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as in kind
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
only a particular class of burglar would do that
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as in course
a series of lectures on a subject
took a class on modern art
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as in elegance
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style
an old mansion with tremendous class that puts today's gaudy behemoths to shame
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as in dignity
high position within society
the woman exudes an aura of class and breeding
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as in to rank
to arrange or assign according to type
I would class that suggestion as helpful, so let's make a note of it
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Recent Examples of class
Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 June 2025
But much work remains to be done to carve out another top-10 class.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 June 2025
Antony Leather, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
They could already be classed as the world’s richest.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Noun
The area features houses, wooded areas and wetlands, and its inhabitants are mostly working class residents.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 June 2025
But much work remains to be done to carve out another top-10 class.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 June 2025
Verb
There are Pro models, aimed squarely at workstations and professional users, but AMD is classing the standard Threadripper 9000 models as high-end desktop.
—Antony Leather, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
They could already be classed as the world’s richest.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for class
Noun
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Led by the example of captain Aleksander Barkov, there is no caste system evident, no star-system in attitude.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Explaining caste during the subtitling process was also fascinating.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
Noun
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There’s a token human story, all about how Gemme redeems herself and also, of course, about the fate of Cady (Violet McGraw), who was M3GAN’s bestie in the first film.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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Barring a completely unforeseen change of course, Flagg will be drafted by the Dallas Mavericks with the No. 1 overall pick.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
Noun
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The village also anticipates raising its water rate by 15% for an increase of 99 cents per 100 cubic feet of water.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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His pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut rates, dismissed by Chairman Jerome Powell, had at least one governor seeing action next month.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Tennis is a proper sport but, compared to others, is a bearer of elegance and tradition, which are values resonating also with our brand.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
16 June 2025
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The tufted back and seat cushions add a touch of elegance, while the faux leather upholstery ensures durability and easy maintenance.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
14 June 2025
Noun
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But in a way, that's nothing new; trans people have been fighting for their rights, dignity, and liberation for generations.—
Veralyn Williams,
NPR,
25 June 2025
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Each offering is a place to uplift truth, refuse silence and, through images and words, bear witness to our dignity and power.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 June 2025
Verb
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The Stallions finished 18-3 and ranked No. 2 in the nation after their 6-5 loss to rival Lake Highland Prep.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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The band likely would have dominated this kind of ranking during its heyday had this specific Billboard tally existed decades ago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Lower birth weights place babies at a greater risk of health problems, from immediate issues like low oxygen levels to long-term difficulties that range from metabolic to cognitive to neurodevelopment impairments, per the study.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
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At high levels, free radicals trigger what’s known as oxidative stress, which can damage cell DNA and increase your risk of conditions like heart disease and diabetes.78 4.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
23 June 2025
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The reigning brand champion in the category is Johnnie Walker, which has dominated global whiskey sales throughout the 21st Century.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Viju Mathew Shifting gears from his degree in physical geography, Viju Mathew has spent the last decade covering most categories of the luxury market prior to becoming Robb Report's automotive editor.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
21 June 2025
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“Class.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/class. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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