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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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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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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
Staff members are utilizing Gemini’s customizable AI tools called Gems, to act as curriculum reviewers, uploading CPS’s curriculum development evidence guides and rubrics to facilitate evaluation.
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Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The company works directly inside Google Docs, Google Classroom, and Canvas, reading and annotating essays based on the teacher’s rubric — just like a teacher would.
—Dasha Shunina, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
According to the rubric for the 3DBenchy, the horizontal overall length of the boat should measure exactly 60mm.
—PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2025
In conclusion, under the rubric of anti-white bias, meritocracy and the war on woke, these conservative elites have consolidated their power by galvanizing their base.
—James Unnever and Wayne Genthner, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2025
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Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The company works directly inside Google Docs, Google Classroom, and Canvas, reading and annotating essays based on the teacher’s rubric — just like a teacher would.
—Dasha Shunina, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
According to the rubric for the 3DBenchy, the horizontal overall length of the boat should measure exactly 60mm.
—PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2025
In conclusion, under the rubric of anti-white bias, meritocracy and the war on woke, these conservative elites have consolidated their power by galvanizing their base.
—James Unnever and Wayne Genthner, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubric
Noun
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These professionals are tasked with helping organizations understand what drives engagement beyond compensation and titles.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The event featured eight past winners, who earned titles between 1973 and 2019.—
Susan Soldavin,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Though this deal brings some uniformity to the rules, states still have separate laws regarding how NIL can be doled out, which could lead to legal challenges.—
Eddie Pells,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
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Supporters say the new rules are necessary to keep California on track for its climate goals.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Balvin has a broad knowledge to draw from and still has a singular point of view he’s brought to the category.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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Between 2019 and 2024, nonalcoholic beer volume in the U.S. grew 175%, propelling the country's ranking from the category's sixth-largest market to third-largest.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
Noun
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On Thursday, June 12, the 52-year-old actress shared a series of behind-the scenes snaps from her 2015 photo shoot with Annie Leibovitz for Vanity Fair along with the hashtag #tbt in the caption.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Your Instagram caption could become next week's newsletter.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The World’s Top Tequila Don Nacho Tributo Reposado Tequila is crafted by the Hernandez Gutierrez family in Jalisco’s Los Altos region, paying homage to the rich traditions of Jalisco’s Highlands.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Quintel added a silver lining: while short programs and incubators may be on pause, the mentoring tradition is alive.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
10 June 2025
Noun
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To be cited in AIOs, make sure your content is credible, ideally with external validation (e.g., reviews, backlinks, expert quotes), clearly structured with headings, lists and short, specific answers and is consistently updated to remain relevant and useful.—
Nick Brown,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Another nice-to-have: a yoga mat bag or carrying strap (if your mat doesn’t come with one), to make heading to and from class a little easier.—
Kristin Canning,
SELF,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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The move marks the first time a major Hollywood studio has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit of this kind.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
11 June 2025
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As Arsenal battled it out for a title that escaped them and reached the Champions League semi-finals, one big Sterling moment could have put his name in headlines.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Mbappé has stolen many of the headlines in Madrid, but Vini Jr. is still a world-class attacker in his own right.—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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“Rubric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubric. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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