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subspecies

noun

Definition of subspecies

as in subgroup

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Recent Examples of subspecies Today, it is estimated there are more than 1 million of all subspecies flying across North America and eastern Siberia. — Jake Frederico, The Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2022 Nearly 1,200 rare and endangered species and subspecies are represented. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2022 This subspecies called Sarada superba is only found on India's Chalkewadi plateau and is identifiable by its blue, orange and black throat. — Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Oct. 2022 White tigers are not a separate species or subspecies of tiger. — Riley Davis, Discover Magazine, 25 May 2022 See All Example Sentences for subspecies

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Noun

The poll found the percentage of gamblers declining across the board, with the only question being how dramatically among each subgroup.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 18 Aug. 2026
The 31-year-old rapper, a member of the megagroup NCT and the leader of its subgroup NCT 127, has seemingly always been fascinated by merging different genres to create a new song.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of subgroup

Noun

When suggesting a link (like a link to a voter portal, tracker, or locator), provide the markdown link early in the response or at the top of the relevant section.

— Rakesh Agrawal, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
As the song unfolds, the drums, lead vocal, background vocals, chord movement and production all play a role in carrying and reshaping it, allowing the sections to feel distinctly different while still remaining tightly connected.

— David Penn, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of section

Noun

The home’s size and layout make a subdivision project possible, press materials claim.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026
Pulte’s six-story proposal will require the Village Board to approve its rezoning and subdivision relief application, which must first gain an endorsement from the Plan Commission.

— Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of subdivision

Noun

For this leaner, meaner Deafheaven, stylistic variety takes a backseat to speed and chaos, and when properly executed, subtle melodic or rhythmic tweaks wield the heft of the more tectonic transitions in the band’s defining songs.

— Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
Fans of pro and college sports can access networks like FS1 and ESPN with a variety of DIRECTV packages.

— Christopher Murray OutKick FOX News has been compensated for, and may earn a commission, if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom., FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of variety

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In 2011, former President Barack Obama signed a law removing wolves in the Northern Rocky Mountains from the endangered species list, a change that removed federal prohibitions on killing or harassing them in that region.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
The Perse version channels the country’s northern provinces along the Caspian Sea, which traditionally highlight a species of carp that swims in local waters.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of species

Noun

Instead, the auction house’s latest high-profile specimen is a Nanotyrannus, a mid-size tyrannosaurid genus that, according to Artnet, had previously been for sale for $20 million at Frieze Masters in 2023.

— Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Instead, the crocodilian’s features represent a new genus, Herugavialis.

— Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

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