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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
These and other recent harrowing instances of political violence prompted Assemblymember Laurie Davies, R-Laguna Niguel, to file a bill last week that would add political affiliation to the list of classifications needed to classify a hate crime in California.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
Austin and San Antonio remain under severe and extreme drought, respectively — the second- and third-highest drought classifications.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
The other girls’ state champions, Madison Muller of Sarasota Riverview (4A), Selah Vignier of West Shore (2A) and Eliana Black of Northside Christian (1A) were named Runner of the Year in their classifications.
—James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
Here are the official cutoff numbers and what schools fall in those classifications.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Dec. 2025
The new report, released Sunday, accuses Smith of pressuring department employees into falsely reducing crime classifications to intermediate offenses in order to lower the number of felonies in MPD’s daily crime report.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2025
More than 14,000 property owners have filed formal appeals disagreeing with their property values or property classifications this year, about 5% of the 281,000 parcels in the county.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Nov. 2025
Dachshunds are part of the hound group, according to breed classifications, and are often described as brave and tenacious.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Since the 1960s, different international organizations have set rules and designations for five-star classifications.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
Austin and San Antonio remain under severe and extreme drought, respectively — the second- and third-highest drought classifications.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
The other girls’ state champions, Madison Muller of Sarasota Riverview (4A), Selah Vignier of West Shore (2A) and Eliana Black of Northside Christian (1A) were named Runner of the Year in their classifications.
—James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
Here are the official cutoff numbers and what schools fall in those classifications.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Dec. 2025
The new report, released Sunday, accuses Smith of pressuring department employees into falsely reducing crime classifications to intermediate offenses in order to lower the number of felonies in MPD’s daily crime report.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2025
More than 14,000 property owners have filed formal appeals disagreeing with their property values or property classifications this year, about 5% of the 281,000 parcels in the county.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Nov. 2025
Dachshunds are part of the hound group, according to breed classifications, and are often described as brave and tenacious.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Since the 1960s, different international organizations have set rules and designations for five-star classifications.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classifications
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To monitor how the tax revenue is being spent, periodic audits for each of the three categories of uses will be required, with the first of those due in 2029.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Houston is ranked near the top of the league in most statistical categories for pass and rush defense.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Don’t let the cream’s $8 price tag fool you; the anti-aging find tackles fine lines, wrinkles, and clogged pores, all while being gentle enough for all skin types.—
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
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While Stern, 68, has worked as an actor in multiple types of projects since the '70s, his last few have been on TV.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Jan. 2026
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Feel free to conduct your own taste test to find the kinds that align with your palate.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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Universal stars are also better for new beginnings of all kinds for 2026.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Classifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classifications. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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