Thesaurus results for CATEGORY

noun

ˈka-tə-ˌgȯr-ē

Definition of category

as in type

one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic divide the essays into categories based on difficulty of comprehension

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Recent Examples of category According to WalletHub, Stockton was the nation’s worst city for retirees due to low marks in the activities and healthcare categories. — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Epsilor says its 4,400 Wh energy capacity is the highest in its category. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 Points were weighted for each overall category with mental health having the highest making up 30% of the total score. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026 Without limiting its research identity to one disease category, Curative evaluates candidates across different areas and stages of development. — Emma Clapp, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for category

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kind

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The ruling, the first of its kind under Hong Kong’s Societies Ordinance, has raised alarms over freedom of association as authorities continue tightening controls after the 2019 democracy protests.

— Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
The ground application was the first of its kind in Texas firefighting history, officials said.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026

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