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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
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LeBlanc said the affected faculty members taught fewer classes than required by their contracts, and thus must reimburse the college.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025 -
Many are parents, caretakers or full-time employees juggling classes, jobs and family responsibilities.—
Robert Moreno,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Therefore, the present work supports the belief that rational materials design at both the macro and atomic levels can solve long-standing challenges, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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In its final form, the sky-high pad spanned a whopping 13,300 square feet across two levels, with four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a gym, a massage room, wine storage, and plenty of sprawling gallery walls to display the performer’s art collection.—
Mekita Rivas,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Ramayana has hundreds of versions — across states, dialects, castes.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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If found guilty, these men could face harsher punishments under Indian laws designed to protect disadvantaged castes.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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His passing, while not expected to immediately alter the balance of power—given his retirement from the Supreme People’s Assembly in 2019—underscores a generational shift in North Korea’s upper echelons.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Grey typically isn’t a colour associated with fun, but the background, lettering, stripe down the middle and sleeve design, have defied logic to propel the Raiders into the higher echelons of these rankings.—
Ajay Rose,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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She was assigned to the EVOLVE brand before she was let go in October as part of a revamp of the company's developmental ranks.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The move also helps Netflix compete with YouTube, which has risen in ranks as the most popular platform for podcasts.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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These cuts mean reducing supply budgets in most departments, delaying the purchase of new math curriculum and Chromebooks, freezing hiring for nonclassroom positions and canceling contract agreements that will not disrupt operations.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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That could include adding positions like peer support specialists, addressing retention challenges like access to child care and establishing partnerships between hospitals and nearby colleges to produce a steady stream of workers.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Her poetry and prose have appeared in such places as The New Yorker, Ploughshares, American Poetry Review, and the Los Angeles Review of Books.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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He was surrounded by a ground crew that included Farzam, who slipped out of a bodysuit and switched places with the stuntman.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Strata.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strata. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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