Thesaurus results for SUBGROUP

subgroup

noun

Definition of subgroup

as in section

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of subgroup Nagatitan belonged to a subgroup of sauropods that possessed bones with lots of internal air sacs and thin walls, traits that lightened their skeletons. — Reuters, NBC news, 15 May 2026 But the company plans to advance the drug into late-stage testing, focusing on a growing subgroup of patients, STAT tells us. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 5 May 2026 However, our academic data shows there is an opportunity gap amongst our students within specific subgroups in our district. — Tara Molina, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026 Among the subgroup who ate more unhealthy plant choices, those who ate the largest amount of had a 6% greater chance of developing dementia, according to the study. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for subgroup

Recent Examples of Synonyms for subgroup

Noun

Garwood, a supervisory civil engineer in the stormwater section of Overland Park’s Public Works Department, was conducting the city’s regular inspection of the South Park Lake dam.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
The live chat will take place in the comments section below on site and in the PEOPLE App.

— Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Definition of section

Noun

There was a long, confused silence from developers Tuesday night when the Eagle City Council members voted, 3-2, to reject a 43-home subdivision near Eagle Island State Park.

— Noah Daly August 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026
Residents from the Briarwood subdivision, which sits just to the south of the 3-acre property, are mounting opposition against the Starfish Project from moving into the former grocery store space.

— Taylor O'Connor July 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

Definition of subdivision

Noun

Virgo season starts on August 22, which means the end of the month will be focused more on a sort-of quiet luxury approach to life rather than being loud and in the spotlight.

— Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
Alternatively, take in views of a different sort on the islands of Møn and Nyord, both of which have achieved Dark Sky Park designation; at nighttime, their unpolluted skies light up with stars.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of sort

Noun

Lionfish supplanted indigenous stocks like the red mullet to the dismay of fishers, who have seen local varieties popular with customers greatly diminish.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
But the Idaho Statesman covered a wide variety of other news.

— Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026

Definition of variety

Noun

Once considered unprofessional or unconventional in some settings, tattoos have become far more accepted across generations.

— Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
While traditional wedding wear — voluminous lehenga sets, saris and sherwanis — remain a constant for every designer, brands are also showing newer, contemporary takes, geared towards the younger generation.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Definition of generation

Browse Nearby Words

subfreezing

subgroup

subgroups

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Subgroup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subgroup. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of subgroup

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on subgroup

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

élan

Popular in Grammar & Usage

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

'Sneaked' or 'Snuck': Which is correct?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

Popular in Wordplay

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

How long is a jiffy?

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

Popular

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Games & Quizzes