subspecies

noun

Definition of subspeciesnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subspecies
  1. subgroup
  2. section
  3. subdivision
  4. variety
  5. subclass
  6. sort
  7. species
  8. genus
Noun
  • Latinos under 30 moved 50 points toward Democrats, though that subgroup is small.
    — Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The firm cautioned that the subgroup findings are directional.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of subgroup
Noun
  • The backstory The resort sits on a section of land that was once part of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole’s estate, known in Hawaiian as Pua Leilani.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Sixty-plus acres were sold to the home builder Pulte, and that section was annexed by Fort Worth last year, leaving a remaining 36 acres under the sole jurisdiction of the county for now.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of section
Noun
  • The project, called the Singing Woods Subdivision, would bring about 60 residential lots, one commercial lot and nine common lots — areas within a subdivision designated for shared use.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Her footwear blended the metallic trend with the animal print trend, specifically the popular reptilian subdivision.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of subdivision
Noun
  • People heading into the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period with plans to sign up for insurance should expect a variety of changes in 2027, including higher premiums and fewer coverage options.
    — Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Arugula is a leafy green that can be incorporated into a variety of dishes from breakfast and lunch to dinner.
    — Molly Allen, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of variety
Noun
  • In addition, subclasses of biomolecules have even more specializations in their structures and functions.
    — Julie Pollock, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
  • There is also a separate subclass for California users pursuing additional claims.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2026
Definition of subclass
Noun
  • The measurements helped set in motion action of a sort that Tangier arguably has not seen since.
    — John Anglim, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Since then, Amazon's warehouse automation efforts have ballooned to over one million robots across its facilities that can pick, sort and ferry items to workers.
    — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of sort
Noun
  • Peru's anchovy industry, the largest single-species fishery in the world, is being rocked by the ongoing El Niño .
    — Nathan Rott, NPR, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Fruit flies are a key animal model, and studying their brains can help illuminate pathways and functions our species share.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of species
Noun
  • Don’t confuse this plant with one that looks similar and also has the name Tricolor but is part of the genus Ctenanthe oppenheimiana.
    — Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2026
  • How to identify deadly mushrooms One of the most noticeable features of any mushroom in the Amanita genus is the universal veil, a membranous tissue from which the fungi emerge.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of genus

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