subspecies

noun

Definition of subspeciesnext
as in subgroup

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Recent Examples of subspecies Today, it is estimated there are more than 1 million of all subspecies flying across North America and eastern Siberia. — Jake Frederico, The Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2022 Nearly 1,200 rare and endangered species and subspecies are represented. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2022 This subspecies called Sarada superba is only found on India's Chalkewadi plateau and is identifiable by its blue, orange and black throat. — Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Oct. 2022 White tigers are not a separate species or subspecies of tiger. — Riley Davis, Discover Magazine, 25 May 2022 See All Example Sentences for subspecies
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subspecies
  1. subgroup
  2. section
  3. subdivision
  4. variety
  5. subclass
  6. sort
  7. species
  8. genus
Noun
  • The poll found the percentage of gamblers declining across the board, with the only question being how dramatically among each subgroup.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The 31-year-old rapper, a member of the megagroup NCT and the leader of its subgroup NCT 127, has seemingly always been fascinated by merging different genres to create a new song.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of subgroup
Noun
  • When suggesting a link (like a link to a voter portal, tracker, or locator), provide the markdown link early in the response or at the top of the relevant section.
    — Rakesh Agrawal, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
  • As the song unfolds, the drums, lead vocal, background vocals, chord movement and production all play a role in carrying and reshaping it, allowing the sections to feel distinctly different while still remaining tightly connected.
    — David Penn, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of section
Noun
  • The home’s size and layout make a subdivision project possible, press materials claim.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Pulte’s six-story proposal will require the Village Board to approve its rezoning and subdivision relief application, which must first gain an endorsement from the Plan Commission.
    — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of subdivision
Noun
  • In an exclusive Vogue Business survey published in 2025, our data revealed that 67% of consumers are more likely to buy from fashion brands that show a variety of body sizes in their marketing.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Disney offered creators a wide variety of future opportunities, including set visits, press junkets and red carpet interviews with talent.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of variety
Noun
  • In addition, subclasses of biomolecules have even more specializations in their structures and functions.
    — Julie Pollock, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
  • There is also a separate subclass for California users pursuing additional claims.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2026
Definition of subclass
Noun
  • Sarah sorts and starts the laundry in the building’s basement laundry room.
    — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 14 Oct. 2026
  • To date, Putin has rejected calls for restrictions on aerial strikes of any sort.
    — Eric Ciaramella, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of sort
Noun
  • In 2011, former President Barack Obama signed a law removing wolves in the Northern Rocky Mountains from the endangered species list, a change that removed federal prohibitions on killing or harassing them in that region.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The Perse version channels the country’s northern provinces along the Caspian Sea, which traditionally highlight a species of carp that swims in local waters.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of species
Noun
  • How to identify deadly mushrooms One of the most noticeable features of any mushroom in the Amanita genus is the universal veil, a membranous tissue from which the fungi emerge.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The genetic tests and a detailed study of its morphology revealed that the fungus is a new species, a new genus, and even a new family.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of genus

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