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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
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2025
Tocilizumab belongs to a class of drugs called biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs or bDMARDs.
—New Atlas, 16 Feb. 2025
Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Savannah, classed as a Littoral Combat Ship, carries a crew of 103, the ministry said.
—Brittany Williams, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter is considered by some the best overall prospect in a class packed with quality defensive linemen and could be a target with the No. 4 overall pick.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2025
Tocilizumab belongs to a class of drugs called biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs or bDMARDs.
—New Atlas, 16 Feb. 2025
Verb
Interestingly, even the imitation itself can be classed as a copied behavior.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Savannah, classed as a Littoral Combat Ship, carries a crew of 103, the ministry said.
—Brittany Williams, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for class
Noun
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Following independence and partition, India adopted an explicitly secular constitution that offered protections for religious minorities and other groups, and that banned discrimination by caste.—
Andrew Cockburn,
Harper's Magazine,
20 Aug. 2024
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Bee colonies have a unique social structure split into three castes: the queen, workers, and drones.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Not everyone agrees, of course, especially today, when no topic is immune from politicization—even power-train development.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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And there are, of course, a whole bunch of noneconomic reasons people don't move, including wanting to remain close to family and friends.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
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Rising rates drive some customers to stop making payments.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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The homicide rate has surged amid gang wars over control of lucrative drug routes, driving a sharp rise in Ecuadorian migration to the U.S.—
Jesus Mesa,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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The delicate ruffle details add just the right amount of elegance to the one-piece, while the lace-up back ensures a perfect fit.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Feb. 2025
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In the fall of 2023, the property introduced a new way to experience the property’s elegance with an East-meets-West afternoon tea.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
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Ike started his short farewell speech with some broad and positive strokes: Throughout America's adventure in free government, our basic purposes have been to keep the peace, to foster progress in human achievement, and to enhance liberty, dignity and integrity among people and among nations.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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Adding a work requirement to Medicaid would make the United States a stronger, healthier country and remind the world that America respects the dignity of hard work.—
John Kennedy,
National Review,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Asensio was lacking in his out-of-possession work, ranking the lowest of all Madrid’s attackers for pressures and ball recoveries.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The asteroid ranks as a 3 on the Torino Impact Hazard Scale, which categorizes asteroids on a scale of 0 to 10 to capture the likelihood and consequences of a potential impact.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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That’s a key level watched by traders to gauge an asset’s longer-term momentum and trendline.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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To avoid a painful shutdown, Congress will need to pass legislation designating new spending level or extend current ones.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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That comes despite 11 tight ends, including those ahead of him in those prior categories, playing more games than him.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
9 Feb. 2025
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The movie won three awards at the 2025 Golden Globes on Jan. 5, including honors for Brody's performance, filmmaker Brady Corbet's work as director and as best picture in the Globes' drama category.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Class.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/class. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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