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degree

noun

di-ˈgrē How to pronounce degree (audio)
Definition of degreenext
1
as in inch
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking they worked on the project by degrees and eventually it got done

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2
as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement a Freemason of the 32nd degree

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Recent Examples of degree Jonesboro, Arkansas, hit a daily high of 101 degrees on Wednesday while Nashville, Tennessee, and Austin, Texas, tied their record high temperature of 99. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 Ania got an associate's degree in Integrative Health Professions, while Diana got certificates in Integrated Healthcare, Energy Medicine and Phlebotomy. — Olivia Young, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 Some had degrees or professional licenses; others had no education and couldn’t read or write. — Claire Galofaro, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 Could this degree of unaccountability really persist in a time of peace? — Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for degree
Recent Examples of Synonyms for degree
  1. inch
  2. level
  3. chapter
  4. position
  5. stage
  6. ranking
  7. point
  8. rank
Noun
  • Hargitay, who is best known for her short styles as Detective Olivia Benson, went for a longer length to host the Emmys, adding a few inches to her brunette bob with clip-in and tape-in extensions for length and fullness.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The weather service said total rainfall of 2 to more than 6 inches of rain is possible, mainly north of the Missouri River.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of inch
Noun
  • Stock Chart IconStock chart icon The hike brought the policy rate to its highest level since 1995, and came just three months after its previous increase.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The body of a ninth woman has been found in the space of just two months in an area east of South Africa’s largest city, stoking fears in a country already facing dire levels of violence against women.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of level
Noun
  • Rays Hall of Famer Carl Crawford was a three-time winner of the award — formally called the Don Zimmer MVP award and presented by the Tampa Bay chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.
    — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Each chapter has had many talented directors, most notably Harvey Sterkel in Aurora and Doug Smith in Elgin.
    — Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of chapter
Noun
  • Whether Arnault can leverage his track record across multiple international brands to help reverse Nike's fortunes while cementing his position within the Arnault family's succession landscape remains a story that will unfold soon.
    — , CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Kyl rose to a leadership position during his last full term in the Senate, when his Republican colleagues selected him as minority whip.
    — JACQUES BILLEAUD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of position
Noun
  • The property also has a private landing stage, from which canal tours and even floating dinners can be arranged.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Related Stories At the end of the three-and-a-half-hour program, much of the show’s performing cast and winners reemerged on stage for the finale, a tribute to the late Raul Malo of the Mavericks.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of stage
Noun
  • And after a standout showing at the All-American Bowl, Luke soared into the top rung of every major recruiting ranking.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • South Florida’s reputation as a magnet for the nation’s wealthiest people is reflected in the latest Forbes 400 annual ranking, which shows that America’s richest residents are wealthier than ever.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of ranking
Noun
  • If wellness is the point of your trip, book one of the 11 wellness rooms, which come with daily access to the gardens for your whole stay.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Just over 1 in 10 Americans lived below the poverty line in 2025, the Census Bureau found, a half-percentage-point drop since 2024.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of point
Noun
  • University of Texas at San Antonio has to take on the best team in the country (rank-wise) in Texas.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • This year the lowest percentage of women in 25 years have been nominated to the rank of general and admiral.
    — Jeremiah Favara, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of rank

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“Degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degree. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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