1
as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
a music that is now generally regarded as a distinct species of rap
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in kind
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
in the late 1960s there emerged a new species of actor: edgy and not conventionally handsome
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in world
human beings in general
the future of the species may well depend on our willingness to limit the impact of an ever-increasing population
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 species
For a species with only 400 individuals remaining worldwide, every birth matters.
—
Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Hot and dry forests become a tinderbox Record droughts and scorching temperatures created conditions conducive to wildfires in Chile and Argentina, the study found, while single-species plantations of highly flammable trees like pines helped the fires spread more easily in both areas.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The species name, Tyrannoroter heberti, is a nod to the man who discovered the fossil, Brian Hebert, a local paleontology enthusiast.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
They were placed on the endangered species list by 1984.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for species
Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Hot and dry forests become a tinderbox Record droughts and scorching temperatures created conditions conducive to wildfires in Chile and Argentina, the study found, while single-species plantations of highly flammable trees like pines helped the fires spread more easily in both areas.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The species name, Tyrannoroter heberti, is a nod to the man who discovered the fossil, Brian Hebert, a local paleontology enthusiast.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
They were placed on the endangered species list by 1984.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for species
Recent Examples of Synonyms for species
Noun
-
In a world full of noise, his images ask for something quiet.—
Derek James,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
-
In Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s new production of Henrik Ibsen’s 1891 play, directed by Marti Lyons, the design team takes this line to heart, using a monochrome purple palette to represent Hedda’s claustrophobic world (scenic design by Joe Schermoly).—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The arbitrator was moved by his story but ruled against him anyway, denying him his last chance for a win of any kind at this year’s Olympics.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
-
Returning on her sixth studio album, To Whom It May Concern, the Philadelphia native brings in immeasurable wisdom, blossoming into the effortless positivity and authenticity of past albums—the kind that has assisted multiple generations on their respective healing journeys.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Often called the birthplace of American ranching, the property pioneered the Santa Gertrudis, the first beef breed developed in the United States.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
-
In the special filmed at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago, Fleming bounds across the stage sharing his takes on masculinity, conga lines, Trader Joes, Oreos, NPR, dog breeds and more.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The edgy series lasted two seasons and took on some hot topics like identity, gender, sexuality, conformity and the notion of empathy as an evolving construct of humanity.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
-
There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
As the first Brazilian nominee in the category — a milestone that lives beside his historic Golden Globe win — his presence alone marks a meaningful moment.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
-
Researchers classified low-fat or low-carb diets into 5 categories, including total, healthy, unhealthy, animal or vegetable.—
Barbara Mantel,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The red and gold stripes over the blue horizon mimics a beautiful desert sunset, with the star in the middle symbolizing copper.—
Becky Bartkowski,
AZCentral.com,
14 Feb. 2026
-
These Riviera stripes are a distinctly coastal window treatment, but are versatile enough to work in a landlocked environment.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
This genus contains 120 species, and many of them are not drought-tolerant but demand moist soil, with some growing in shallow water.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
-
In total, there are 15 species in the genus Marmota, found around the world from as far south as the Jemez Mountains of New Mexico and the Pyrenees Mountains of Spain, north to regions of Siberia and Alaska so dark and cold that the marmots must hibernate for up to nine months of the year.—
Steven Sullivan,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
July pushes the genre of auto-fiction to new limits here.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
-
Yeoh made her start in the martial arts genre, becoming synonymous with the best of Hong Kong action by leading films like Yes, Madam (1985), Magnificent Warriors (1987), and Wing Chun (1994).—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Species.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/species. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
