rubric

noun

ˈrü-brik How to pronounce rubric (audio)
Definition of rubricnext
1
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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2
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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3
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 Though much derided in advance, this expansion of the rubric did mean that Cabo Verde swam into our ken. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 17 July 2026 Three other housing trust projects are also in various stages of developement using the same development rubric, Ortega said. — Mark Dee july 16, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026 But the habits and flaws revealed in these games will establish a blueprint of expectations and goals for the upcoming season, providing a crucial rubric for a team in a rebuild. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 New Yorker staff writer Rachel Aviv has collected seven essays, six originally published in the magazine, under the rubric of mother-daughter stories. — Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rubric
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubric
  1. title
  2. rule
  3. category
  4. caption
  5. tradition
  6. kind
  7. heading
  8. values
Noun
  • The title received Ontario Creates Development Funding and in June 2026 was awarded production funding from Telefilm Canada.
    — Jennie Punter, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The platform launched with 10 original series, including titles from The Bold and the Beautiful executive producer and head writer Bradley Bell and Abominable Pictures founder and Childrens Hospital executive producer Jonathan Stern.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of title
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  • The Big Ten, Big 12 and ACC have all passed similar rules against signing the players, along with penalties against teams for doing so.
    — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Fisheries as the sticking point Under EU rules, fishing quotas are based on historical fishing patterns, among other things.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of rule
Noun
  • In the book’s 16 central chapters, Roden wanders from central categories such as yogurt, egg dishes, breads and pickles, showing how the countries of this region prepare stunning variations of common foodstuffs.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Public-health guidance still frames plain water as sufficient hydration for many users, which sits in tension with the personalized electrolyte marketing driving much of the category.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of category
Noun
  • The only way to let other people experience your Pocket creation is by sharing it as a Post, pairing your little interactive gizmo with a small caption and a cover photo.
    — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Langley offered a subtle response on Instagram, referencing the clip in her caption.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of caption
Noun
  • There are more than 200 distinct pieces that capture Mexico’s expansive and influential muralist tradition of the modern era.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
  • His legacy will be most remembered for two painful gut punches to Bruins tradition.
    — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of tradition
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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
Definition of kind
Noun
  • More than just a trend prediction for the upcoming year, Kratz says Grounded is a broader indicator of where Behr sees color heading—toward more warmth and depth.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026
  • York, after all, is the guy in charge of making the most important hires and setting the organization’s heading.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of heading
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  • Call it Comer 2035, a vision separate from the system’s broader Elevate 2035 plan that would articulate Comer’s pediatric-specific values and commitments.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Two common ones include beliefs about whether someone will listen and share information and whether someone shares your values.
    — John C. Besley, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
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“Rubric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubric. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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