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one of the segments of society into which people are grouped
a member of the upper caste
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Recent Examples of caste
Still, there’s no denying that Washington contains the densest concentration of civil servants—and the story of that caste is a morality tale.
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Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
The people who live in these slums are at the bottom rung of India’s brutal caste and religious hierarchy.
—Saumya Roy, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
Peer’s essay framed their story within the wider struggles of India’s migrant workers, highlighting caste, class, and social vulnerabilities revealed during the pandemic.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 21 Nov. 2025
Just as MBAs worldwide have spawned a managerial caste — the foot soldiers of the corporate world — the reckoning schools produced their own commercial caste.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for caste
Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
The people who live in these slums are at the bottom rung of India’s brutal caste and religious hierarchy.
—Saumya Roy, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
Peer’s essay framed their story within the wider struggles of India’s migrant workers, highlighting caste, class, and social vulnerabilities revealed during the pandemic.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 21 Nov. 2025
Just as MBAs worldwide have spawned a managerial caste — the foot soldiers of the corporate world — the reckoning schools produced their own commercial caste.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caste
Noun
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Even the more politically active class of nonprofits — 501(c)(4) groups, like the relatively new American Hunters and Anglers — can’t make political activity its primary activity.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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Tune into yourself while tuning out the outside world courtesy of an E-bike ride under the Tuscan sun, a stroll through the olive groves, a dip in the infinity pool, a meditative massage, or a private cooking class using ingredients sourced from the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Together, the potential departures of two of Kansas City’s most experienced lawmakers — one on his own terms, one forced — could play a role in shaping the city’s future and diminish its ability to secure local priorities at the federal level.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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And decibel levels would abide by local noise ordinances, with the facility’s HVAC system making about as much sound as a standard office system, according to the company.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Caste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caste. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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