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How is the word type distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of type are character, description, kind, nature, and sort. While all these words mean "a number of individuals thought of as a group because of a common quality or qualities," type may suggest strong and clearly marked similarity throughout the items included so that each is typical of the group.

one of three basic body types

When can character be used instead of type?

While the synonyms character and type are close in meaning, character implies a group marked by distinctive likenesses peculiar to the type.

research on the subject so far has been of an elementary character

When is it sensible to use description instead of type?

The words description and type can be used in similar contexts, but description implies a group marked by agreement in all details belonging to a type as described or defined.

not all acts of that description are actually illegal

When might kind be a better fit than type?

The synonyms kind and type are sometimes interchangeable, but kind may suggest natural grouping.

a zoo seemingly having animals of every kind

When could nature be used to replace type?

Although the words nature and type have much in common, nature may imply inherent, essential resemblance rather than obvious or superficial likenesses.

two problems of a similar nature

When is sort a more appropriate choice than type?

While in some cases nearly identical to type, sort often suggests some disparagement.

the sort of newspaper dealing in sensational stories

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of type
Verb
When users type in their name and age into the app, the program recommends specific mindfulness and wellness exercises that are backed by science. Esther Kang, People.com, 30 May 2025 Daily tasks like typing, household chores, and workout classes can weaken nails over time. Devon Abelman, Allure, 28 May 2025 Coloring can develop fine motor skills that aid in writing and typing as well. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 May 2025 To do this, open a web browser and type your router's IP address (often 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1), then log in using the username and password (usually found on a sticker on the router). Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for type
Recent Examples of Synonyms for type
Noun
  • Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • In response to the growing demand, FlexJobs has released its new 2025 Digital Nomad Guide, which outlines the 10 top companies, 10 best career categories and 10 most in-demand job titles for work-from-anywhere jobs.
    Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Verb
  • Geomagnetic storms are classified using a G-scale, which ranks their intensity from G1 (minor) to G5 (extreme).
    Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 12 June 2025
  • One half of respondents say price increases have caused financial hardships for them or their household, with 16% classifying it as serious hardship.
    Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2025
Noun
  • Borussia Dortmund are a rival of sorts, even though Der Klassiker, as games between the two are called, is more of a marketing construct than a reality.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 June 2025
  • Nugget by Sherwin-Williams When a windowless basement home gym in Vienna, Va., needed a jolt of energy, designer Laura Hildebrandt opted to bring in a bit of sunshine of sorts on the ceiling.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
Verb
  • Teel, 23, is ranked the No. 2 prospect in the Sox organization by MLB.com, which also lists him as the No. 26 prospect in baseball.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
  • And yet the Rangers are the only team ranked in the top 10 in ERA with a losing record.
    Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • Here, de Armas is establishing herself in the genre after dipping her toe in previously across from James Bond in a memorable, brief turn in No Time to Die.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
  • In the late 1970s, punk briefly ruled the roost and the genre’s DIY ethic struck a chord with fans who had grown tired of the music press and fancied having a go themselves.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Verb
  • Channels can be effectively grouped by their strategic role: generating awareness (podcasts), inspiring consideration (Pinterest), fostering engagement (YouTube) or enabling transactions (email).
    Seraj Bharwani, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
  • The recommendations below are grouped by color and their prime flowering season.
    Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Noun
  • The rocker, known for her signature bleach-blonde 'do, frequently paired denim with an edgy T-shirt, bold stripes, patterns or sequins.
    Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 1 June 2025
  • Gingham France has a reputation for loving a classic stripe, but Sézalory reminded me of another neutral pattern to reach for during the summer—gingham.
    Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025

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“Type.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/type. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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