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Recent Examples of subclass
Anthocyanins are a type of flavonoid (a subclass of polyphenols) that act as powerful antioxidants and give fruits and vegetables their red, purple, and blue colors.
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Given this factual issue, determination of plaintiffs' final class certification motion-which seeks certification not only of the Unassessed Escape Risk Class but also of the broader Warrantless Arrests Class and the Immigration Status subclass—will be addressed at a subsequent time.
—New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
But these large molecules have cast a long shadow over a smaller subclass of proteins called microproteins.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
This is particularly true of a subclass called Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), devices that implement our communication networks, or control infrastructure such as power grids or chemical plants.
—Guy Fedorkow, IEEE Spectrum, 2 June 2025
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Given this factual issue, determination of plaintiffs' final class certification motion-which seeks certification not only of the Unassessed Escape Risk Class but also of the broader Warrantless Arrests Class and the Immigration Status subclass—will be addressed at a subsequent time.
—New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
But these large molecules have cast a long shadow over a smaller subclass of proteins called microproteins.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
This is particularly true of a subclass called Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), devices that implement our communication networks, or control infrastructure such as power grids or chemical plants.
—Guy Fedorkow, IEEE Spectrum, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subclass
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Eli was born in 1979 and raised in rural Ohio as part of Andy Weaver Amish, a conservative subgroup of Old Order Amish.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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The first subgroup that got the lowest dose was followed for 18 months, while the subgroup that got the highest dose was followed for just three months so far.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
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From the cozy Kringle Kitchen room to the rustic Country Christmas displays, each section caters to a different decorating style, whether your aesthetic leans classic, whimsical, or over-the-top festive.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Then, separate four small sections at the crown of your head and clip them away from the rest of your hair (these will be your mini braids).—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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Several zebra species and giraffe subspecies are native to Kenya.—
Michelle Watson and Zoe Sottile,
CNN,
18 Dec. 2022
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Washington moose belong to a subspecies called Shiras moose.—
Vonnai Phair,
Anchorage Daily News,
9 Dec. 2022
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To scale this guardrail, the exploit chain used Microsoft’s Bing search engine as a trampoline of sorts.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2026
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So now there isn’t just one archetype of the Rocky underdog character sort.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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In July, three generations of them will move into a new house in the city’s Prescott Ridge large-tract subdivision, buying into a house that none of them could afford on their own.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
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Geisel first purchased the land surrounding the La Jolla Country Club Heights' subdivision observation tower in 1948, according to the Jason Barry Team, which held the listing.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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But those most recent generations have known far more heartbreak than would really be considered fair for most other teams.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The first World Cup match on American soil in more than a generation and the start of a tournament that has the potential to alter the direction of soccer in this country for the next generation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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Plastic panels and tree branches littered parking spaces.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Just snip away dead, damaged, or diseased branches to keep these shrubs looking trim.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
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The variety landscape was reshaped this year.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The result is an aesthetic that skillfully balances a variety of textures, including injecting Shou Sugi Ban custom treatments inspired by Japanese principles of wabi-sabi that typically employ elements of asymmetry, roughness, and simplicity.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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“Subclass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subclass. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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