1
as in castes
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 types
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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3
as in kinds
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 courses
a series of lectures on a subject
took a class on modern art
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5
as in rates
degree of excellence
only horses of great class are allowed to enter the Kentucky Derby
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as in groups
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 Synonyms for classes
Noun
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If found guilty, these men could face harsher punishments under Indian laws designed to protect disadvantaged castes.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025 -
They were designed to help the backward castes under the untouchables and so forth, and then expanded to some other groups.—
Ananya Vajpeyi,
Foreign Affairs,
27 Jan. 2016
Noun
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This may mean a potential 2025 industry thaw after two years of frozen growth rates.—
Andrew DeAngelo,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Housing prices will stay high too, as mortgage rates stay elevated compared to 2021 levels.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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At conferences and expos, companies show off their most exciting new developments and industry leaders share invaluable insights in panels and seminars.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
30 Dec. 2024
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Dedicated to the agricultural prowess of Napa Valley, these informational seminars provide insight into a wide range of topics spanning from the history of the Oakville American Viticultural Area to the inner workings of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, one of the region’s most renowned varietals.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
11 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Mansell’s score blended myriad genres — hip-hop, electronic, conventional classical — to establish a memorable and overwhelming theme repeating descending melodies as the characters submit to their drug addictions.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Hackman had a storied career spanning more than four decades, and was highly regarded for his wide-ranging performances across genres.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Similarly, the International Monetary Fund classifies the positions expressed by member states during board meetings for up to seven years.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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The government typically classifies border protection, medical care, air traffic control, law enforcement, and power grid maintenance as essential.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Seen from above, thin yellow stripes crisscross its head and back like a network, a similar pattern as giraffes or pythons.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2025
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The singer paired the look with a white button-down dress shirt and completed the sartorial statement with a burgundy tie featuring stripes.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Double plating distinguishes a special dish.—
Lisa Shames,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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Every year the prize distinguishes one laureate among four French artists or artists living in France and working in plastic or visual arts including installation, video, painting, photography, sculpture or performance.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But that’s not true of the Echo Show, which smartly relegates the screen to secondary importance.—
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy,
The Verge,
22 Nov. 2024
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The move relegates Miller Moss to a reserve role after nine uneven starts this season.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Nov. 2024
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“Classes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classes. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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