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as in class
one of the segments of society into which people are grouped
the lower strata of society have been hit especially hard by this economic downturn
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as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
the level of writing in that pop novel is several strata beneath that of serious fiction
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Recent Examples of stratum
In those remains, the team found high rates of tobacco spanning every stratum of Victorian society.
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Byandrew Curry, science.org, 4 Oct. 2024
The museum’s former chancellor, George Osborne, reportedly approached Nandy, setting the stage for talks across an institutional stratum in which many don’t see eye to eye on the issue.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2024
And then, again, below this middle stratum, more bare canvas flecked by a few further coloristic footnotes.
—Barry Schwabsky, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2024
The researchers noted, however, that some animal protein was consumed, as cut marks were observed on the faunal assemblage, a group of animal fossils found together in a stratum, providing evidence of the butchery and processing of animals at that time.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
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Byandrew Curry, science.org, 4 Oct. 2024
The museum’s former chancellor, George Osborne, reportedly approached Nandy, setting the stage for talks across an institutional stratum in which many don’t see eye to eye on the issue.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2024
And then, again, below this middle stratum, more bare canvas flecked by a few further coloristic footnotes.
—Barry Schwabsky, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2024
The researchers noted, however, that some animal protein was consumed, as cut marks were observed on the faunal assemblage, a group of animal fossils found together in a stratum, providing evidence of the butchery and processing of animals at that time.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stratum
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More:Justice Department tells Supreme Court bans on transgender care for minors are constitutional A teacher told the principal the shirt could potentially disrupt classes and could affect LGBTQ+ students.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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Buprenorphine also belongs to the same class of drugs as the painkillers and illicit opioids that have led to so much anguish in the first place, most likely causing many physicians to avoid it reflexively.—
Moises Velasquez-Manoff Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Zak Mouton,
New York Times,
16 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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At Monday’s press conference, Tong also expressed a level of concern around the close ties between social media companies and the Trump administration.—
James Watson,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2025
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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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The task is one that Robb Report’s judges are uniquely qualified to take on, being that this magazine’s readers are those who actually cross-shop, buy, and drive the vehicles that comprise the uppermost echelon of the automotive market.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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In staffing this administration, Trump skipped over the Reagan-Bush governing class to create a new echelon of GOP leaders.—
Matthew Continetti,
National Review,
8 Feb. 2025
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Weintraub's term ended in 2007, but FEC commissioners continue to serve in their positions until they are replaced.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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But what an incredibly tough position to be in as a performer.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Two key changes were part of a $418 million settlement announced last March after a series of lawsuits alleged that NAR, which counts 1.5 million real estate professionals among its ranks, had informal rules that propped up the industry’s traditional payment structure.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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Sharing is caring: The Cougars rank No. 43 in assist rate (58.9).—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2025
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The big picture: The U.S. received its lowest ever Corruption Perceptions Index score since Transparency International's current scale was established in 2012, according to the group's annual global ranking of public sector corruption across 180 countries released Tuesday.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Pioneers, in the Class 6A Division II bracket, started their playoff run with a dominant 57-26 victory over Southlake Carroll (22-10), a top team from District 4-6A. Senior Camille Williams, ESPN’s No. 36 prospect on the 2025 national rankings, led the way with 17 points.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2025
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The former Americans and Perry Mason star will play the mayor of a coastal New England town who refuses to believe his constituents’ warnings that the place is cursed.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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The discourse is all over the place, but Kendrick’s ability as a performer is undeniable.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Stratum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stratum. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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