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as in title
a word or series of words often in larger letters placed at the beginning of a passage or at the top of a page in order to introduce or categorize
the rubrics at the beginning of the chapters are intended to be humorous
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as in rule
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing
the rubric, popular among jewelers anyway, that a man should spend a month's salary on his fiancée's engagement ring
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as in category
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
all of these books with their conspiracy theories fall under the rubric of speculative fiction
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Recent Examples of rubric
In the middle of the twentieth century, the United States allowed the seasonal migration of agricultural guest workers from Mexico under the rubric of the Bracero Program.
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Lant Pritchett, Foreign Affairs, 28 Feb. 2023
That’s just a reflection of how all people deal with their natural physiologies; normies like you and I, as human beings with mouths, can also be sorted into Kelly’s rubric in some way.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
With the emergence of Waymo, at last, this suboptimal rubric has overstayed its welcome.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2024
The rubric in the screenshot also shows that this version of Premium Lite doesn’t offer ad-free access to YouTube Music, the ability to download and play videos offline, or the ability to listen to videos in the background, which also weren’t available with the old Premium Lite.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2024
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Lant Pritchett, Foreign Affairs, 28 Feb. 2023
That’s just a reflection of how all people deal with their natural physiologies; normies like you and I, as human beings with mouths, can also be sorted into Kelly’s rubric in some way.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
With the emergence of Waymo, at last, this suboptimal rubric has overstayed its welcome.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2024
The rubric in the screenshot also shows that this version of Premium Lite doesn’t offer ad-free access to YouTube Music, the ability to download and play videos offline, or the ability to listen to videos in the background, which also weren’t available with the old Premium Lite.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2024
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The title was likely inspired by the years of abuse Gypsy allegedly faced at the hands of her mother as a victim of Munchausen syndrome by proxy.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Benavides, 58, agreed to join the staff along with Mills, the two sharing the title of bench coach.C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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With some 20,000 Malibu residents ordered, or at least warned, to evacuate the looming Franklin Fire, some were left wondering why there are different rules for different people.Chris Boyette, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Since perquisites are more of an exception than a rule, amounts paid must be disclosed in corporate proxy statements—that's a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Surveying 455 adults, with a margin of error of +/- 4.6 percentage points, the poll only divided the age category into under and over 45 years old.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
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The original song category features 15 tracks culled from 89 submissions.Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Brady, 47, shared a carousel of images of the teenager and his siblings with a heartfelt caption pointing out how dedicated and funny his son is.Raven Brunner, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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The caption noted that the public would be able to watch the service on ITV and ITVX Official on Christmas Eve. Middleton gave rare remarks about her health during the Together at Christmas event.Janelle Ash, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Today, Roberto Coin continues to break mold after mold, with each collection bringing forward new narratives articulated through exquisite gemstones, intricate detailing, and a profound respect for artisanal tradition.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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For spices like cinnamon, the amount and frequency of consumption depends on cultural traditions and personal preference.Katarzyna Kordas, Discover Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
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Create clear headings and bullet points that make their wisdom easy to remember and pass on.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Miami fell six spots to No. 12 in the College Football Playoff rankings Tuesday night, behind No. 11 Alabama for the last at-large bid heading into championship weekend.Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 4 Dec. 2024
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Shapes of all kinds have been trending for the past five years, but primarily almond (oval with a more pointed tip), square, and coffin.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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And ultimately, if casual viewers such as myself are to pay to watch the Galaxy or LAFC on a screen of some kind, the on-field product will be why.Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Because the main headline was that Genevieve was finally gone, voted out 3-2.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Both of Jamie Foxx’s children have made headlines in their own right—Corinne following in her father’s footsteps as an actress and model, while Annalise has walked the red carpet with her dad on many occasions.Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Rubric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubric. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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