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as in caste
one of the segments of society into which people are grouped
a politician who appeals to people of every class
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as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
a new class of wireless devices that could be used for Internet access as well as personal communication
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as in kind
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
only a particular class of burglar would do that
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as in course
a series of lectures on a subject
took a class on modern art
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as in elegance
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style
an old mansion with tremendous class that puts today's gaudy behemoths to shame
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as in dignity
high position within society
the woman exudes an aura of class and breeding
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as in to rank
to arrange or assign according to type
I would class that suggestion as helpful, so let's make a note of it
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Recent Examples of class
Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2025
Peterson, who is ranked No. 2 in the recruiting class of 2025 according to ESPN, had 18 points, seven rebounds and three steals and earned co-MVP honors in Tuesday’s McDonald’s All-America game in Brooklyn, New York.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2025
Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
According to the White House, Musk is classed as a special government employee.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The demo began with a hypothetical student, Henrique, trying to organize notes for a history class.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2025
Peterson, who is ranked No. 2 in the recruiting class of 2025 according to ESPN, had 18 points, seven rebounds and three steals and earned co-MVP honors in Tuesday’s McDonald’s All-America game in Brooklyn, New York.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2025
Verb
Howard Bolton: Leslie never brought, uh, a Springfield … let alone a Hellcat — to class.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
According to the White House, Musk is classed as a special government employee.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for class
Noun
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So if the party was going to succeed, this class had to be destroyed and replaced with a new bureaucratic caste of Communist officials.—
Ian Johnson,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2025
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But there was always the threat of lynchings and other forms of racial violence for those who defied the racial caste system of Jim Crow.—
Kendra D. Boyd,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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All that, of course, after the six-year, $210 million offseason commitment to free agent right-hander Corbin Burnes, who struck out eight in 4 2/3 innings but was not involved in the decision in his first start Tuesday, a 7-4 victory over the New York Yankees.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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In reality, of course, much of our history does not follow this story.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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This includes revenues across television, online video, VOD and theatrical sectors and represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.8% from 2025.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The growth trajectory represents a 2.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2025, with online video claiming the lion’s share at $9.4 billion.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, the 55-year-old managed to strike the perfect balance of Hollywood glamour and timeless elegance, pairing the look with a '70s vintage onyx and diamond statement necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, coordinated drop earrings by Boucheron, and a classic approach to glam.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
5 Apr. 2025
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Named after the legendary press baron and wartime politician Lord Beaverbrook, the Surrey estate-turned-hotel is a riot of elegance, nostalgia, and finely tuned hospitality.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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They can be done with respect for human dignity and with respect for the law — and they're not being done that way now.—
Tonya Mosley,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2025
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The effort was framed as a check on the destruction and loss of civilian life in Gaza—an issue that evokes deep concern for many, including Jews, who overwhelmingly stand for justice and human dignity.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Part of that is the spotlight placed on Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, the only two players ahead of him in the world ranking.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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Instead, when basing the ranking on objective crime data from the FBI, U.S. News ranked Portland the 15th most dangerous city in the country.—
Zachary Russell,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Synthetic gums contained high levels of the polymers PET and polystyrenes along with petrochemical substances, like synthetic rubber and polyvinyl acetate.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
1 Apr. 2025
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At one point, the S & P 500 touched its lowest level since September and fell into correction territory.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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For instance, the international feature category currently honors the submitting country, not the director — even though the director’s name is engraved on the Oscar statuette.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The recall is labeled as Class III by the FDA, its lowest category.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Class.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/class. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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