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as in titles
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 rules
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 categories
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 rubrics
Teacher performance should also be measured using more than just test scores, such as instructional practice rubrics, structured classroom observations to assess a teacher’s ability to build positive classroom learning environments, and student feedback.
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Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
And when those dots don’t connect, supervisors default to generic coaching—empathy training, one-size-fits-all rubrics, refresher courses and broad group sessions that aren’t tied to what’s actually happening on the floor.
—Brian Tuite, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Across the hall, the experts at PCLabs are painstakingly testing them, using clear and transparent rubrics to rate them on a five-point scale.
—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
Once hired, contractors evaluate how well their AI system completes micro-tasks — such as writing a financial memo or drafting a legal brief — using detailed rubrics to grade the AI’s performance.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
But the other rubrics aren’t kind to Jones, either.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2025
These are essentially risk assessment rubrics that aim to measure an AI model's capabilities and define the point at which its behavior becomes dangerous in areas like cybersecurity or biosciences.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
Create two to three behavioral questions for all candidates and grade them with consistent rubrics.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
And when those dots don’t connect, supervisors default to generic coaching—empathy training, one-size-fits-all rubrics, refresher courses and broad group sessions that aren’t tied to what’s actually happening on the floor.
—Brian Tuite, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Across the hall, the experts at PCLabs are painstakingly testing them, using clear and transparent rubrics to rate them on a five-point scale.
—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
Once hired, contractors evaluate how well their AI system completes micro-tasks — such as writing a financial memo or drafting a legal brief — using detailed rubrics to grade the AI’s performance.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
But the other rubrics aren’t kind to Jones, either.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2025
These are essentially risk assessment rubrics that aim to measure an AI model's capabilities and define the point at which its behavior becomes dangerous in areas like cybersecurity or biosciences.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
Create two to three behavioral questions for all candidates and grade them with consistent rubrics.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubrics
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The slapstick titles—Crackned Horsez, To of Them, Ape Island, all 1972—further stymied any straightforwardly polemical takeaway.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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My mother translated some of the titles and tables of contents for me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Public fireworks productions require display permits, according to state rules.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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So Daniel’s book violated those rules, and Louis’ actions within the book did, too.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 June 2026
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The rooms The room count has dropped from 121 to 112 following the extensive renovations, resulting in more spacious offerings across 12 categories.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Convenience is one of the few categories shoppers will still pay a premium for, with pre-cut vegetables, meal kits and ready-to-cook options gaining ground as busy households trade time for ease.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
3 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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Breaking information into short sections with scannable headings may help keep candidates engaged longer, so try to focus on that approach instead.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 May 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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It’s also sold directly to consumers, via the company website or at Walmart, in four different kits tailored for first-time exams, menopause and different body types.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Credit counselors can assist with budgeting, creating a debt management plan and certain types of creditor negotiations.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Disney’s social media accounts did some further rib-nudging over the weekend with tweets paraphrasing Swift lyrics as captions for the billboard images, some of which featured the character Jessie.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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Tubi supports closed captions on the vast majority of its content.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
1 June 2026
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There are several kinds to choose from, but before buying, there are some things to consider.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Raymonde Arcier, who brought attention to women’s work by way of an art practice based in fabric and textiles of different kinds, died in May at the age of 86.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
2 June 2026
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“Rubrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubrics. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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