CLASSIFICATIONS Synonyms: 41 Similar Words

classifications

noun

plural of classification

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 And Smith was instrumental in getting the state tournament, which was previously held at separate venues for the different classifications, to be unified in one building. —

Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026 This season the program was ranked 24th in the Texas High School Baseball preseason Texas 50, a comprehensive ranking including all classifications and private schools in the state. —

Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026 These classifications determine where these vehicles can be legally ridden, such as bike lanes, multi-use paths, or certain roadways. —

New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026 For spring 2026, Chamberlain returns to debut new warm-weather classifications of the Vinnie Sculptural collection, including an 85-mm wedge slide, a 50-mm wedge thong slide and an 85-mm wraparound thong sandal, as well as new colors of the brand’s 50-mm slingback. —

Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026 The Ḫattuša archivists developed a catalog and corresponding metadata — titles taken from the first words of each text, brief descriptions of contents, genre classifications, and the like. —

Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026 The change to English-only testing applies to all driver license classifications, including oral exams, according to FLHSMV. —

Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026 The independents will create their own schedules and won’t be required to play district opponents — which is mandatory for teams in the 1A through 6A state championship classifications. —

Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026 Over time, the guild became a crucial advocate for animation as a distinct artistic discipline — negotiating wages, benefits, and work classifications (which became particularly vital as animation expanded across streaming and gaming). —

Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2026

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The film picked up two Academy Award nominations, for Wiig and Mumolo's screenplay, and for McCarthy's supporting performance, but lost in both categories.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
Prizes will be handed out for Most Original Float, Best Team Theme and other categories.

— John Wenzel, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026