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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
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of species
The taboo of miscegenation makes up the body of the pagan cynocephalus, wherein religious difference is figured as racial difference, and, remarkably, as species difference (or crisis).
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 28 Aug. 2025
Additionally, the process to get a species listed frequently took several years, allowing time for populations to dip even lower, said Wilcove, a co-author of the study.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
This gelatinous blob is an invertebrate called a bryozoan, specifically the species Pectinatella magnifica.
—Laura Baisas Aug 20, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2025
The bird was also removed from Ohio's endangered species list in 2012, thanks to conservation efforts involving the Division of Wildlife, Ohio zoos, wildlife rehabilitation facilities, landowners and conservationists, according to the Department of Natural Resources.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2025
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 28 Aug. 2025
Additionally, the process to get a species listed frequently took several years, allowing time for populations to dip even lower, said Wilcove, a co-author of the study.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
This gelatinous blob is an invertebrate called a bryozoan, specifically the species Pectinatella magnifica.
—Laura Baisas Aug 20, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2025
The bird was also removed from Ohio's endangered species list in 2012, thanks to conservation efforts involving the Division of Wildlife, Ohio zoos, wildlife rehabilitation facilities, landowners and conservationists, according to the Department of Natural Resources.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for species
Noun
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Reigning world champion and 100-meter dash runner-up Sha'carri Richardson and Shericka Jackson will do their best to repeat their 2023 successes.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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After over a decade of running a members’ club in Mayfair, David Lorenz grew tired of the hospitality world.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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New rides like this one can cost $100 million, if not more, to create; incorporate LiDAR laser systems of the kind used on self-driving cars; and rely on robotic figures with thousands of moving parts.—
Bianca Bosker,
The Atlantic,
14 Sep. 2025
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That's consistency — but not the good kind.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These can run a couple hundred dollars, especially for large breeds.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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When left unchecked, dark data breeds risk.—
Daniel Fallmann,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While detailing the first in-person meeting between her and Rodríguez, Pascal spoke about the specific rhetoric that trans actors sometimes come up against, which is that trans actors should connect with trans subjects based solely on identity, rather than the many other aspects of their humanity.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
15 Sep. 2025
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The way humanity finally got to the level of ChatGPT was not by comprehending intelligence well enough to craft an intelligent mind.—
Nate Soares,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That's the beauty — and the challenge — of the category.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Two neighbors are likely experiencing much wider differences in inflation than the differences when looking at categories like age or race.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The downy-soft synthetic bristles cling to curves for seamless, stripe-free sculpting of your cheekbones, forehead, and jawline.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Vintage fabric samples—tweeds, linens, a sky-blue poplin with white contrail stripes—hung from a rack against a wall.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Psilocybin comes from several mushroom species, including some in the genus.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
11 Sep. 2025
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However, a genus can also be monotypic, containing only one single, unique species such as a narwhal, ginkgo tree or platypus.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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This weekend continued a trend of movies that court audiences of all ages and various genres, although horror has been a highlight leading into the fall season.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Among them were countless era-defining releases that are still among the best movies ever made—of any genre—from the haunting Rebecca to the gripping Rear Window, and the ravishing Vertigo to the hair-raising Psycho.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Species.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/species. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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