1
2
as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
a Freemason of the 32nd degree
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of degree
Chicago police Officer Aréanah Preston was supposed to graduate from Loyola University Chicago with a master’s degree before she was killed in a violent crime spree that was undertaken simply to get some money for a barbecue, her family said.
—
Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Unlike Tesla’s system, but just like the Lexus setup, there’s only 180 degrees of steering input.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 2 Apr. 2026
The power of the veto held by the president of the United States has served as an important check on the legislative actions of Congress and has been utilized to varying degrees throughout history.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Thin to the degree that in Wednesday night’s blowout loss to the Boston Celtics at Kaseya Center, coach Erik Spoelstra seemingly only had trust in six.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for degree
Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Unlike Tesla’s system, but just like the Lexus setup, there’s only 180 degrees of steering input.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 2 Apr. 2026
The power of the veto held by the president of the United States has served as an important check on the legislative actions of Congress and has been utilized to varying degrees throughout history.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Thin to the degree that in Wednesday night’s blowout loss to the Boston Celtics at Kaseya Center, coach Erik Spoelstra seemingly only had trust in six.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for degree
Recent Examples of Synonyms for degree
Noun
-
The victim suffered serious injuries to her right ear, right cheek and face, including a laceration that was about 6 inches long, officials said.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
-
Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The two measures in tandem will fund the district’s operating budget at a higher level without an additional burden to taxpayers.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
-
On platforms like PredictIt, traders have overwhelmingly favored Fuller, with confidence hovering near certainty levels in recent days.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Khamsi spends a chapter talking about the work of a doctor named Robert Gatenby, who has applied evolutionary models to cancer treatment.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
-
Understanding where innovation is accelerating, and how these breakthroughs will diffuse across economies and societies, will define the next chapter of global technological leadership.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Rocker got off to a rocky start in the first inning after a ball slipped past the glove of Josh Jung, followed by a wild pitch, which put a runner in scoring position with only one out, before back-to-back singles by Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart netted the Reds their first two runs of the game.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
-
Twenty-five candidates filed for nine Legislature positions, including 17 Democrats and eight Republicans.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The Orion capsule separated from the rocket's upper stage to enter a highly elliptical orbit around Earth.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
-
Their mom is in hospice care, battling stage 4 brain cancer, and their dad was arrested this week by ICE.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
FishBooker searched throughout the nation for the best lakes for anglers and came up with this ranking that includes waters in Colorado and the beautiful environment of Idaho.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
-
Our writers make their picks Shortly before FIFA issued their new rankings, Nick Miller and Tim Spiers put themselves in harm’s way by ranking all 48 World Cup teams for us (this caused hell in the comments – feel free to shout at them, too).—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Because of this, most lawyers take their filings very seriously and are hesitant to use AI for too much at this point.—
Wendy Hickey,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
-
UConn turned to Reed, who had 11 points in 18 first-half minutes, to end a five-minute scoring drought with a hook shot.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins, a KCFD spokesman, confirmed that Santa Maria is an employee who holds the rank of firefighter but said the department can’t comment on legal or personnel matters.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
-
As with the hiring of Bill Belichick — OK, maybe not the best example — the Tar Heels have turned to the pro ranks to try to fix a program that isn’t getting enough done on the collegiate level.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degree. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
