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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
Among them is a purple dye drawn from a sea snail found along the coast, a resource that has become increasingly difficult to gather as the species declines.
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María Teresa Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Within the first 10 years, the no-take zones where fishing was banned saw over a 460% increase in fish biomass, an incredibly impressive species recovery rate.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
While this species is not considered a human pathogen, the possibility exists that other microbes transported to space could evolve into potentially dangerous new species.
—Scott E. Solomon, STAT, 22 Apr. 2026
They were first listed in 1998 under the state’s endangered and threatened species list, according to the state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
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María Teresa Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Within the first 10 years, the no-take zones where fishing was banned saw over a 460% increase in fish biomass, an incredibly impressive species recovery rate.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
While this species is not considered a human pathogen, the possibility exists that other microbes transported to space could evolve into potentially dangerous new species.
—Scott E. Solomon, STAT, 22 Apr. 2026
They were first listed in 1998 under the state’s endangered and threatened species list, according to the state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for species
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The company still looks for unique characters, worlds that viewers may not regularly experience and stories that offer something more than just a tale well told.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Our impressively multicultural team of street racers now freelance in the shadowy and complex world of covert ops, jetting around the world to take down an increasingly unhinged array of nihilist supervillains.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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The first-of-its-kind arrangement marks a tectonic shift for Florida’s largest school district, where charter schools have operated in their own facilities rather than district property.—
Garrett Shanley,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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The shop leans into dense, old-school ice cream — the kind that comes out of the freezer firm and packed with flavor.—
Tristan Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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Residents will be able to find pets by adopting from shelters or rescue groups, including breed-specific rescues.—
Annie Hornish,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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That kind of social awareness speaks to the breed’s cognitive abilities.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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There are those who once thought that the superiority of machines would cause a crisis for chess—and for humanity.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Many ethicists focus on preventing worst-case AI scenarios, such as rogue models and mass unemployment, while ignoring deeper questions about how the technology might degrade our humanity or undermine our sense of purpose.—
Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
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Alex Brightman will be considered eligible in the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical category for Schmigadoon!—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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To do this well, consider Gallup’s four primary categories underpinning engagement.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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The stripes were perfect; the grass was perfect; and the no-go zones remained untouched.—
Joe Salas
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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What that means for Grindr users right now is that their profile grid will always contain one square devoted to Madonna, reclining in a fuchsia body stalking with zebra stripes projected over her.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2026
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But Tryblionella chongmingensis stood out from every other species in its genus.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2026
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Flowers in the Geranium genus are mostly wild species.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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Some observers are perplexed as to why a serious adult drama is attracting the level of fan scrutiny usually reserved for genre material.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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When speaking to Rolling Stone for its Future of Music special last month, BigX laid out his intention to be the best artist in the world and how that required him to take risks while exploring new genres.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Species.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/species. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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