as in categories
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
dinosaur remains that do not fit any existing classification
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Recent Examples of classifications
After Thursday, Reese remains the state leader in passing yards with 1,055, while junior Brooklyn Bailey also paces all classifications with 433 receiving yards.
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
That includes laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, gender, and other classifications and laws protecting whistleblowers from retaliation.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
Exemptions apply to certain categories, including diplomatic and official visas (A, G, NATO classifications), as well as applicants renewing a full-validity B-1, B-2, or B-1/B-2 visa or a Border Crossing Card within 12 months of expiration, provided specific conditions are met.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
But the new research shows that Nix and Hydra are not well matched to any of those classifications.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Don’t forget our annual Super 25 preseason team, consisting of the 25 best Tennessee high school football players in all classifications, separated by position.
—Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 22 Aug. 2025
Supernova classifications are based on the presence of different elements.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
Within the category of tropical cyclones, there are different classifications of storms based on maximum sustained surface wind speeds.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2025
Osceola has long ruled its classifications and was Central Florida’s 6A cream of the crop last season.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
That includes laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, gender, and other classifications and laws protecting whistleblowers from retaliation.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
Exemptions apply to certain categories, including diplomatic and official visas (A, G, NATO classifications), as well as applicants renewing a full-validity B-1, B-2, or B-1/B-2 visa or a Border Crossing Card within 12 months of expiration, provided specific conditions are met.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
But the new research shows that Nix and Hydra are not well matched to any of those classifications.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Don’t forget our annual Super 25 preseason team, consisting of the 25 best Tennessee high school football players in all classifications, separated by position.
—Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 22 Aug. 2025
Supernova classifications are based on the presence of different elements.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
Within the category of tropical cyclones, there are different classifications of storms based on maximum sustained surface wind speeds.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2025
Osceola has long ruled its classifications and was Central Florida’s 6A cream of the crop last season.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classifications
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Clean winners span makeup, skin-, hair-, and body-care categories.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Named after the company's former headquarters in Kirkland, Washington, the brand spans hundreds of product categories, including groceries, household goods, clothing, and wine.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Many ingredients, including most of the ají peppers and various types of corn, were imported directly from Peru, Vega said.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The square neckline and flowy silhouette have the ability to flatter different body types, while the lightweight sweater knit delivers a cozy feel.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, although consumers have been the primary drivers of this recent uptick in DeFi TVL, institutions of all kinds need to have absolute confidence that transactions, payments, and confirmations can occur as seamlessly as occur using current payment rails and options.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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What was once dismissed as a chatbot kicked off an AI boom of epic proportions and—as billions have flowed into AI startups of all kinds—OpenAI has become the most valuable startup ever, less than a month ago hitting a $500 billion valuation.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Classifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classifications. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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