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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
David J. Neal and, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2025
Following Bradshaw’s commitment, Texas Tech’s class of 2026 is rated No. 22 in the nation, according to 247Sports.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Apr. 2025
New Atlas, 19 Mar. 2025
Police classed the shooting as a justifiable homicide, the Los Angeles Times reported.
—Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 9 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Other professors taught his classes this semester at FIU.
—David J. Neal and, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2025
Following Bradshaw’s commitment, Texas Tech’s class of 2026 is rated No. 22 in the nation, according to 247Sports.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
Groups treated with the RO + MI + SC extract, had 10% more individuals exhibiting the movement (motility) of youthful C. elegans and again outperformed the control on day 13, with 30% still classed in the top motility category.
—New Atlas, 19 Mar. 2025
Police classed the shooting as a justifiable homicide, the Los Angeles Times reported.
—Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for class
Noun
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These days, things have changed — thanks to landmark civil rights cases like Loving v. Virginia and more mixed-race families from all over the world — but this racial caste system still very much exists.—
Melanie Curry,
Refinery29,
19 Apr. 2025
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So if the party was going to succeed, this class had to be destroyed and replaced with a new bureaucratic caste of Communist officials.—
Ian Johnson,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Most grid batteries are designed to store and dispatch electricity over the course of two to eight hours, but the grid also needs ways to stash power for days, weeks, and even months since power demand shifts throughout the year.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
26 Apr. 2025
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On the top deck at the stern of the ship, there were three suites set up under the stars for sleeping al fresco if the residents so desired, with butler service of course.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Consumers face an overall average effective tariff rate of 28%, the highest since 1901, according to the Yale Budget Lab. Need a break?—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Compounded semaglutide may have inflated the rate of side effects in the study, or could even explain why an unexpected percentage of patients experienced low blood sugar, Cohen explained.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This dramatic addition is a great alternative to a veil for those who want a train, yet have a distinct volume and structure that lends a look a retro elegance.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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The one-shoulder design gives it a Grecian elegance that simultaneously reads regal yet effortless—the epitome of the Italian sprezzatura.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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His tailoring speaks to a form of dignity rooted not only in fit and cut but in care.—
Shelton Boyd-Griffith,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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And Francis, the first Jesuit pope, spoke often about art, music, literature and cinema — both as instruments of evangelization and guardians of human dignity.—
Jason Farago,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Last year, Boise was ranked No. 77, and the year prior it was ranked No. 50.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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The best places to live in Texas 2025 The Woodlands, Plano and Richardson are not the only Texas towns Niche ranked.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Human observers had a consensus while AI models were all over the place Though previous research has shown that AI models can accurately describe what’s happening in still images at a level comparable to humans, this study aimed to see whether that still holds true for video.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
24 Apr. 2025
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In addition to financial support to address human-wolf conflict, the researchers say wolf recovery in Europe has been made possible by substantial legal protections at the country level and at the E.U. level.—
Olivia Ferrari,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ralph Fiennes was also nominated in the Best Actor category for his performance in the film, while Isabella Rossellini was in running for best supporting actress.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Hoping to be nominated for an Oscar in one of the music categories next year?—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Class.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/class. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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