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
The next title to look out for in April, falls into potentially-awesome-but-likely-terrible category.
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Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
Halevi added that further efforts are needed to clearly delineate crimes against the state, including what falls within that category and what does not.
—Benjamin Weinthal , Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Meherwan Irani and Molly Irani, who own Chai Pani in Decatur and Botiwalla in Ponce City Market, are finalists in the Outstanding Restaurateur category.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Also winning second place in the editorials category was the entire Sun Sentinel editorial team.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
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Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
Halevi added that further efforts are needed to clearly delineate crimes against the state, including what falls within that category and what does not.
—Benjamin Weinthal , Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Meherwan Irani and Molly Irani, who own Chai Pani in Decatur and Botiwalla in Ponce City Market, are finalists in the Outstanding Restaurateur category.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Also winning second place in the editorials category was the entire Sun Sentinel editorial team.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for category
kind
Noun
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Daisie, 14, full of laughter and positive energy, is a one-of-a-kind personality.—
The Star
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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The district is the first of its kind in the country, home to the densest enclave of Arab Americans in Orange County and more than 100 Arab and Middle East/North African businesses.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Category.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/category. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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