subspecies

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Recent Examples of subspecies Scientists, nature enthusiasts and that rare subspecies of humanity obsessed with spiders all come to witness something remarkable: hordes of fuzzy, fist-sized male tarantulas emerging from their burrows to scour the shortgrass prairie for mates. David Kelly, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2022 Nearly 1,200 rare and endangered species and subspecies are represented. San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2022 This subspecies called Sarada superba is only found on India's Chalkewadi plateau and is identifiable by its blue, orange and black throat. Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Oct. 2022 White tigers are not a separate species or subspecies of tiger. Riley Davis, Discover Magazine, 25 May 2022 See All Example Sentences for subspecies
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subspecies
Noun
  • Heel-toe drop didn’t make a difference to injury rates overall, for example, but low-drop shoes seemed to cause more injuries in the subgroup of experienced runners.
    Outside, Outside, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Several members who served on a subgroup that has been reviewing the topic led the votes in favor of the change.
    Pien Huang, NPR, 5 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • The Fashionist section focused on occasionwear, from evening gowns to bridal creations by labels including Carmen, Serabella, Maxra Govana, Lacrima and Doridorca, while the IFCO Kids area unveiled childrenswear collections.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
  • She was involved in multiple sections, starting out in La Casita, a set piece modeled after traditional Puerto Rican homes.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The Edgewater Stormwater Project replaces a culvert under the old railroad north of the Edgewater subdivision.
    Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Saturday, in a subdivision near the intersection of Jerimoth and Cuddington drives in east Charlotte.
    Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • What’s more, embroidered bedding is versatile for a variety of bedroom styles.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Short grain Arborio rice (the same variety used for risotto) is the ideal rice for this pudding because the grains are short and starchy; as the rice cooks, the starch transforms the milk and water into a thick, rich sauce.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • What makes a subclass meaningful to you?
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026
  • 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.
    Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Hong Chau is a great choice for the adult Nelly, a quietly resentful sort who causes more friction in Cathy and Heathcliff's tempestuous situation.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Both said they have not been involved in any planning of that sort.
    CBS News, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Eco effort Deeply committed to sea turtle conservation, Four Seasons Resort Nevis has partnered with the Sea Turtle Conservancy for over 15 years to educate and raise awareness while supporting research on migration patterns and species recovery.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Yet each, in a different key, experiences the sunshine as a species of purgatory.
    Ben Croll, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • This genus contains 120 species, and many of them are not drought-tolerant but demand moist soil, with some growing in shallow water.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
  • In total, there are 15 species in the genus Marmota, found around the world from as far south as the Jemez Mountains of New Mexico and the Pyrenees Mountains of Spain, north to regions of Siberia and Alaska so dark and cold that the marmots must hibernate for up to nine months of the year.
    Steven Sullivan, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026

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“Subspecies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subspecies. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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