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
Noun
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Girls state basketball tournament week has arrived, with brackets released for all four classes over the weekend.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026 -
After weeks, then months of legal conflict and nonstop media coverage, all while navigating classes and the rigors of a Division I volleyball season, Slusser fell ill.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Though people may be eager to jump in the ocean in the coming days, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a warning Wednesday telling people to avoid the water at several beaches due to high bacteria levels.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Members voted 4-1 to approve a three-year permit with conditions that set minimum staffing levels, ban the housing of minors and provide for a city oversight committee.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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So, there’s no political parties, there’s no races, and there’s no religions, but there are these two groups that are almost like castes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 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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The run here established Fritz as the de facto face of American men’s tennis and elevated him to more elite echelons in the sport.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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But, with Xi Jinping’s endorsement of the classics, Liu’s Straussian ideas have percolated into the upper echelons of the Party.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The appointment represented a closing of ranks among Iran’s leadership even as the war on the Islamic Republic continues into its second week.—
Ramin Mostaghim,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Stordalen, who is based in Oslo, has led initiatives that include prioritizing in-person conversations and bringing psychologists into the company’s ranks.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Mar. 2026
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In the accounts of parents and officials who spoke anonymously, the students described administrators beating them with sticks on their legs, backs and genitals while being forced to maintain stress positions.—
MARK BANCHEREAU THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Open positions include detention officer, recreation supervisor, certified medical assistant, psychiatrist, shift supervisor, assistant shift supervisor, master scheduler, locksmith, maintenance worker and human resource assistant.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Few places exemplify the raw, untamed beauty of Ireland’s west coast as this natural wonder, a dramatic stretch of coastline that's equal parts historic site, geological marvel, conservation area, and unbeatable photo backdrop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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California oil production has been on the decline since the 1980s, largely because existing oil fields are becoming depleted and there are more economical places to produce.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Strata.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strata. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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