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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
Dave Savini, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The hotel offers yoga classes in the Open Space studio, which are also available to locals, and wild yoga on the beach during the warmer months.
—Felicity Capon, TheWeek, 19 Feb. 2026
Emmet Lyons, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
After initially being classified as a sudden death report, the investigation is now being classed as a murder case, the outlet stated, citing local police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The class-action includes about 5000 other vehicle owners since 2017 who got towed without being properly notified.
—Dave Savini, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The hotel offers yoga classes in the Open Space studio, which are also available to locals, and wild yoga on the beach during the warmer months.
—Felicity Capon, TheWeek, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
The drones were large and likely of military specification, and the incident was classed as a hybrid attack by Irish officials, according to the Irish news outlet The Journal, which cited security services in the country.
—Emmet Lyons, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
After initially being classified as a sudden death report, the investigation is now being classed as a murder case, the outlet stated, citing local police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for class
Noun
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Peace is the creation of an environment where all can flourish regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, class, caste or any other social markers of difference.—
Kevin Baxter Los Angeles Times,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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But recently, a more swashbuckling caste had begun to infiltrate its stacks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Dent answered that, with a 35-foot end-of-shot-clock prayer that found nylon, because, of course.—
Aaron Heisen,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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The number of students enrolled in an AP course who also took the corresponding exam rose 50%, from 39,843 students to 59,844 over the same period.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Standard room rates start between $550 and $650 per night.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Accretion from the intergalactic medium still occurs, but its rate has dropped.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Merging nature with elegance, Van views fashion as an architecture of the body and immerses her work in Southeast artisanal traditions, with garments that shape silhouettes and the wearer’s emotions.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In the early 2000s the property was restored by the La Sultana hotel group, in partnership with the Department of Historic Monuments, who employed expert master craftsmen to bring the riads back to their former elegance using centuries-old methods.—
Harriet Elton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Finally, fight with every ounce of your being, and with dignity.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2026
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According to the corporate website, the belief is that shoes are a life essential and are the foundation of health, mobility and dignity, and provide comfort, protection and confidence.—
Jessi Virtusio,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Still, Bridgeman ranked outside the top 100 on DataGolf.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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In franchise history, the most games in the leadoff spot by a hitter younger than 22 were Doerr’s 86 in 1937; Anthony’s 31 (27 starts) already rank fourth in franchise history.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There are also several large venues, including Princess Live, which has a stage and hosts everything from trivia to lectures, and the two-level Princess Theater, the main evening venue, where the ship’s original live performances (as well as comedy and musical acts) take place.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Kids being dropped off at two different ski school spots brings you close to the highest level difficulty.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Another category that would likely unnerve boards of directors, according to Minow, is close ties with Epstein following his controversial 2008 guilty plea to procuring a minor for prostitution.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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His floor is described as very high due to every-day playing time, a solid lineup role and no glaring category weaknesses.—
Derek VanRiper,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Class.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/class. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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