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as in title
a word or series of words often in larger letters placed at the beginning of a passage or at the top of a page in order to introduce or categorize
the rubrics at the beginning of the chapters are intended to be humorous
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as in rule
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing
the rubric, popular among jewelers anyway, that a man should spend a month's salary on his fiancée's engagement ring
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as in category
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
all of these books with their conspiracy theories fall under the rubric of speculative fiction
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Recent Examples of rubric
Across the hall, the experts at PCLabs are painstakingly testing them, using clear and transparent rubrics to rate them on a five-point scale.
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
University officials said students in classes taught by striking professors should adhere to their class rubrics and check their emails for updates.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Going by this rubric, Winnipeg is missing only one out of five pieces of its Cup-caliber elite core.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2026
The district plans to find a future use for each property by scoring them on a rubric that considers community feedback, market value, the building’s condition, historical relevance and zoning and land use.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
University officials said students in classes taught by striking professors should adhere to their class rubrics and check their emails for updates.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Going by this rubric, Winnipeg is missing only one out of five pieces of its Cup-caliber elite core.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2026
The district plans to find a future use for each property by scoring them on a rubric that considers community feedback, market value, the building’s condition, historical relevance and zoning and land use.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubric
Noun
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The Knicks are trying to win their first NBA title since 1973, while the Spurs last ruled the NBA in 2014.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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And again, Indiana might qualify as the least likely program to win a title in 35-40 years.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Metro Transit now has 121 police officers, 49 community service officers and over 130 transit rider investment program, or TRIP, agents in charge of checking fares and making sure riders follow the rules.—
Joe Van Ryn,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Parking, rules and important things to know Passes for entry can be purchased on the KC Pride website or at the gate using cash or card.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Those works came in the wake of much debate about both zombie formalism, a term coined by critic-artist Walter Robinson, and provisional painting, coined by critic Raphael Rubinstein, but fit into neither category.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
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Video game casting will now be recognized as a membership qualification category by the Casting Society (CSA), allowing professionals in game casting to be eligible to apply for CSA membership.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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To commemorate the moment, Brady — who shares Jack, 18, with his ex, Bridget Moynahan, and son Benjamin Rein, 16, and daughter Vivian Lake, 13, with his ex-wife Gisele Bündchen — uploaded a slideshow of photos with two of his kids, and a sweet caption to share the news.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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The Kylie Cosmetics founder revealed in her caption that the upcoming collection is a tribute to her roots.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Culturally, populism spoke to a tension between the taste found in metropolitan centers and that of people in small towns across the country, pitting (for instance) classical opera and European masterwork exhibitions against folk traditions in art, dancing, and music.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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This is quintessential Alberta—a place where Indigenous traditions breathe life into the land, where artistry ignites the soul, and where prehistoric treasures foster unwavering connections.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Use clear headings, concise explanations and logical formatting.—
Jeremy Fields,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Two-time and defending series champ Jett Lawrence of Australia is seen as the favorite heading into the outdoor season.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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For this reason, try to put your hummingbird food far from other bird feeders and, if possible, position several hummingbird feeders across your yard so aggressive hummingbirds can keep a safe space from their own kind.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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And by the way, all companies are creating value of some kind.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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Videos of climbers waiting in long queues in an area known as the death zone – where the air is too thin to breathe unaided for long – on their way to the summit have once again made headlines, alongside record-breaking ascents from both Nepali and foreign climbers.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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This will be a way for the Vogue Business community to synthesize and reflect on the latest headlines and get a little inside scoop every Friday.—
Elektra Kotsoni,
Vogue,
5 June 2026
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“Rubric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubric. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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