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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
Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
Here’s another multi-time Activewear Award winner, proving its worth during CrossFit and dance cardio classes alike.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 28 Feb. 2025
Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Geomagnetic storms vary in strength depending on the CME's speed and magnetic field and are classed on a scale of G1 (minor) to G5 (extreme).
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Noun
At the same time course revisions are occurring and classes are being dropped from general studies, Adam Smith Center for the Study of Economic Freedom at FIU has been awarded over $15 million in state funding.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
Here’s another multi-time Activewear Award winner, proving its worth during CrossFit and dance cardio classes alike.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
However, Covid-19 is not classed as an influenza pandemic as it is caused by the SARS-CoV-2, or coronavirus.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Geomagnetic storms vary in strength depending on the CME's speed and magnetic field and are classed on a scale of G1 (minor) to G5 (extreme).
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for class
Noun
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If found guilty, these men could face harsher punishments under Indian laws designed to protect disadvantaged castes.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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These interrelated tensions of class, caste and gender form a background tapestry, but its real politics are unveiled by Hegde’s visual and modal approach.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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Fleury, of course, wasn’t amused by getting beaten by Malkin.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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And of course, continue the ICU approach until the structure is completed.—
Sam Schwartz,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2025
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But his zone entry rate has declined, from 21.4 per 60 last year to 18.4 this season, according to Corey Sznajder’s tracking.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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That support often reinforces employees' commitment to your organization, leading to higher retention rates and greater outcomes.—
Ankita Singh,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Standout moments included Tom Ford’s striking blue leather shirt in look 27; the rich tonal head-to-toe looks at Gabriela Hearst, and Givenchy’s luxurious high-necked drape dresses, which were the epitome of elegance.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
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Shot by Kacper Kasprzyk and styled by Carine Roitfeld, the spread exudes elegance and sophistication.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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International Women's Day is a time to recognize the achievements of women and girls everywhere and recommit our efforts to advance dignity, opportunity, and equality for all.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
9 Mar. 2025
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Despite the fact that Baltimore has long battled high crime rates and public safety concerns, ours is a beautiful city full of promise and good people of dignity and integrity.—
Baltimore Sun Editorial Board,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Woody Marks probably didn’t help or hurt his stock with a 4.54 in the 40, but his shuttle time of 4.24 seconds ranked second among running backs.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Billboard tally ranks the tunes that reach the largest audience via radio stations that focus on playing a more mature, adult style of pop music — hence the name.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Some fruits and vegetables containing high levels aren’t even orange, Parker said.—
Gillian Mohney,
Verywell Health,
7 Mar. 2025
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The threshold for a positive THC level rose from 150 ng/ml to 350, a 300 percent increase from the 50 ng/ml amount pre-2020.—
Jayna Bardahl,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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Annual sales in these three categories represent about $50 billion in sales.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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As with previous category launches, Beccari said the house is taking a long-term view with La Beauté Louis Vuitton.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Class.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/class. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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