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
The Pentagon revised its religious classifications for service members after a list that included 21 Christian denominations, with the Mormon faith in a separate category, drew criticism.
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Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 8 June 2026
That included the Class 4A semifinals in Gentry’s sophomore season, winning the program’s first league title in her junior season as the program moved up classifications and returning to the postseason, again in Class 5A, this spring.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
County officials noted that while most of those positions were occupied when the reductions were identified, vacancies existed elsewhere in the department within the same classifications.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Exams for most non-commercial driver classifications had been offered in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026
Based on United Nations statistical classifications, Asia includes 48 countries when Palestine is counted; the total rises to 49 if Russia is included and to 50 if Taiwan is also treated as an independent country.
—Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May 2026
Otherwise, racial classifications must be a specific remedy for a recent wrong.
—Stephen L. Carter, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
In the second Olympic phase, the clean and jerk, McKenzie also went 3-for-3, peaking with a 370 best for a 685 total that set another record for all classifications.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Trustee Ken Shaw said the ordinance aligns the business license approval process and classifications with the liquor and gaming license process, meaning specific types of businesses would be capped at their existing numbers and any additions would require a formal business licensing process.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 8 June 2026
That included the Class 4A semifinals in Gentry’s sophomore season, winning the program’s first league title in her junior season as the program moved up classifications and returning to the postseason, again in Class 5A, this spring.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
County officials noted that while most of those positions were occupied when the reductions were identified, vacancies existed elsewhere in the department within the same classifications.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Exams for most non-commercial driver classifications had been offered in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026
Based on United Nations statistical classifications, Asia includes 48 countries when Palestine is counted; the total rises to 49 if Russia is included and to 50 if Taiwan is also treated as an independent country.
—Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May 2026
Otherwise, racial classifications must be a specific remedy for a recent wrong.
—Stephen L. Carter, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
In the second Olympic phase, the clean and jerk, McKenzie also went 3-for-3, peaking with a 370 best for a 685 total that set another record for all classifications.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Trustee Ken Shaw said the ordinance aligns the business license approval process and classifications with the liquor and gaming license process, meaning specific types of businesses would be capped at their existing numbers and any additions would require a formal business licensing process.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classifications
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Complimentary sun loungers at La Môme Riviera, daily breakfast, welcome bottle of Champagne on ice, access to Surrenne spa and daily shuttle to Monaco are also part of all room categories.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Local residents competed in a variety of whimsical categories, with winners walking away with bouquets and bragging rights.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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One of the real forefronts in the field right now is figuring out how to solve the delivery problem for all these other tissue types.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
11 June 2026
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Though diamond art kits have been popular for the past several years, sales are up 28% on Michaels' platform, indicating that these types of crafts are still generating new interest.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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Research by Keyes and others has revealed that watching sports of all kinds, both in-person and on a screen, can have positive impacts on well-being.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
11 June 2026
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Every June, editors at the online retailer round up some of their favorite books of the year, spanning a variety of genres and topics, to recommend to readers of all kinds.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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“Classifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classifications. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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