Thesaurus results for CATEGORY

noun

ˈka-tə-ˌgȯr-ē

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 Nelson, Whittle, Rizzo and Peralta, alongside Gareth John, were nominated in the best sound category at this year’s Academy Awards. —

Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026 Rigid plastics fall into a category that standard recycling programs struggle to process, including items like buckets or hoses. —

Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026 All stateroom and suite categories have butler service, although additional services (like free laundry, pressing, and dry-cleaning) are offered in higher-tier suite categories. —

Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026 These changes reflect the company’s growing scale, category health and sound execution and merchandising, especially around key brands. —

Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for category

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The arbitrator was moved by his story but ruled against him anyway, denying him his last chance for a win of any kind at this year’s Olympics.

— Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Returning on her sixth studio album, To Whom It May Concern, the Philadelphia native brings in immeasurable wisdom, blossoming into the effortless positivity and authenticity of past albums—the kind that has assisted multiple generations on their respective healing journeys.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026