strata

noun

Definition of stratanext
plural of stratum
1
as in classes
one of the segments of society into which people are grouped the lower strata of society have been hit especially hard by this economic downturn

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2
as in levels
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement the level of writing in that pop novel is several strata beneath that of serious fiction

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strata
  1. classes
  2. levels
  3. castes
  4. echelons
  5. ranks
  6. positions
  7. places
Noun
  • It's billed as the most expansive in the country, while the city establishes twice-yearly AI literacy classes for all students.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Avsec said AlphaGenome works well for some classes of variant, such as those affecting splicing or promoters, but can miss others, particularly in enhancers.
    — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of classes
Noun
  • Alcohol can also affect hormone levels, including estrogen, which can lead to breast cancer.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
  • Kirby applied his theory most prominently in June 2021, when United placed the largest aircraft order in its history, even as its passenger numbers remained far below pre-pandemic levels.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of levels
Noun
  • Tulu society is organized into several castes and communities, including Billavas, Shivalli Brahmins, Bunts, and Mogaveeras.
    — Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Subterranean, drywood and dampwood, the three most common types of termites in the United States, all have reproductive castes capable of flying in swarms.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Definition of castes
Noun
  • From students like York all the way to the upper echelons of the Republican Party, Kirk's death was seen as a call to action.
    — Elena Moore, NPR, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The fact that many of the newest hybrids coming to market reach the upper echelons of luxury and performance indicates that such customers are ready to spend big on these dual-advantage beasts.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of echelons
Noun
  • Socialists are counting on the promise of a society where all needs are met by a benevolent government to convert voters to their ranks.
    — Nolan Finley The Detroit News, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Having another Ballon d’Or winner in their ranks, the first since Messi left for Inter Miami, helped the French side add another layer of prestige in a calendar year that changed everything at the Parc des Princes.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of ranks
Noun
  • This pass map shows the dangerous positions Rashford has put Shaw into with the ball (yellow arrows) — three are in the box and two are on the edge of it.
    — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Some maintain that women are just too emotional to be in positions of authority.
    — Brenda Looper, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of positions
Noun
  • The split also means immigrants in some parts of the country are getting bail hearings while those in other places, including Texas and Louisiana, face additional hurdles to seek release.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Later that month, GAGE Center lost its USA Gymnastics affiliation, forcing many competitive gymnasts there to find new places to train.
    — PJ Green September 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of places
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“Strata.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strata. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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