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Anthocyanins are a type of flavonoid (a subclass of polyphenols) that act as powerful antioxidants and give fruits and vegetables their red, purple, and blue colors.
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Given this factual issue, determination of plaintiffs' final class certification motion-which seeks certification not only of the Unassessed Escape Risk Class but also of the broader Warrantless Arrests Class and the Immigration Status subclass—will be addressed at a subsequent time.
—New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
But these large molecules have cast a long shadow over a smaller subclass of proteins called microproteins.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
This is particularly true of a subclass called Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), devices that implement our communication networks, or control infrastructure such as power grids or chemical plants.
—Guy Fedorkow, IEEE Spectrum, 2 June 2025
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Given this factual issue, determination of plaintiffs' final class certification motion-which seeks certification not only of the Unassessed Escape Risk Class but also of the broader Warrantless Arrests Class and the Immigration Status subclass—will be addressed at a subsequent time.
—New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
But these large molecules have cast a long shadow over a smaller subclass of proteins called microproteins.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
This is particularly true of a subclass called Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), devices that implement our communication networks, or control infrastructure such as power grids or chemical plants.
—Guy Fedorkow, IEEE Spectrum, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subclass
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Renowned for their energetic dance and songs, the Bété clan is a subgroup of the Kruo people of Côte D’Ivoire, who are a community of coastal fisherfolk and farmers; other prominent Bété people include Grammy-winning musician Dobet Gnahore and Chelsea Football Club star Didier Drogba.—
Chinonso Ihekire,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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Membership requirements and an application for the Property Masters subgroup can be found on the TV Academy website.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
24 Mar. 2026
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But several Council members expressed the need for more stakeholder feedback before reaching a decision, in addition to clarity around which sections of city code the penalties would directly apply to.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The fishery protects more than 145 acres of mangrove forest along its section of coastline.—
Ryan Kellman,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
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Several zebra species and giraffe subspecies are native to Kenya.—
Michelle Watson and Zoe Sottile,
CNN,
18 Dec. 2022
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Washington moose belong to a subspecies called Shiras moose.—
Vonnai Phair,
Anchorage Daily News,
9 Dec. 2022
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Close partnerships of any sort aren’t always split 50/50, of course — everyone, including you, needs a little extra help sometimes.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The push also comes at a time when retailers appear to be in a same-day delivery arms race of sorts, with merchants turning to more third-party last-mile delivery services to get products at the consumer’s doorstep faster.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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Traffic to enter and exit the subdivision is often congested during rush hour.—
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuits were discussed during a news conference held in the Barrington West subdivision’s clubhouse in Hobart.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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In front of them were younger generations of mothers and daughters, who’ll tell their own Summit tales three or four decades from now.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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Lodi takes pride in this grape variety, as many of these vines have stood for generations.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Palm Sunday is celebrated by Christians by reenacting Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem with processions, waving palm branches, and conducting special church services.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Owens made the case that under the stadium incentive package approved by lawmakers in 2024 and the tentative STAR bond agreement negotiated by Toland on behalf of the state, rejecting the sports authority bill would only give the executive branch more control over the project.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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The six varieties of Caruso giardiniera are now available online, and in stores in 30 states, including more than 100 stores in the Chicago area.—
Edie Kasten,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The hotel offers a variety of half-day and full-day excursions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Subclass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subclass. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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