Synonyms of degrees

degrees

noun

plural of degree

1

as in stages

an individual part of a process, series, or ranking

they worked on the project by degrees and eventually it got done

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stages
• points
• chapters
• phases
• inches
• steps
• places
• grades
• cuts
• angles
• amounts
• notches
• aspects
• sides
• pegs
• planes
• facets
• measures
• increments
• decrements

2

as in levels

the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement

a Freemason of the 32nd degree

Synonyms & Similar Words

• levels
• positions
• ranks
• echelons
• places
• rankings
• situations
• stations
• standings
• reaches
• strata
• statuses
• rungs
• footings
• conditions
• functions
• ratings
• walks
• capacities
• estates
• orders

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of degrees

Besides the night and daytime modes, there is also a navigation mode which displays your cardinal direction alongside degrees of your azimuth and elevation angles. — Harry Bennett, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Programs designated as professional degrees face federal student loan caps of $200,000, while other graduate programs are capped at $100,000. — Heather Hollingsworth, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Erin Mordecai with Stanford University co-authored a study published last year that found climate change increases the chance of temperatures reaching 84 degrees in more places, which is optimal for dengue transmissions. — Jessica Meszaros, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026

Their extensive store networks would become hubs of healthcare delivery systems that, to varying degrees, brought together insurers, pharmacy benefit management and local and regional physician groups. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Its elevation range extends from -10 to +80 degrees, while its maximum angular movement speed is stated to reach 120 degrees per second. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

For comparison, the Reolink Altas PT Ultra captures true 4K video with a 90-degree field of view and supports 90 degrees of vertical tilt and 355 degrees of horizontal panning. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

His lack of road diplomacy—his road rage—is heightened to psychopathic degrees and puts everyone in his path at risk. — Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026

Temperatures are expected to be around 70 degrees on both days, with Sunday being a degree or two warmer. — Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing degrees

• by degrees