1
as in kinds
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
what type of people do you generally hang out with?
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Relevance
2
as in categories
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
a music store that has a good selection of all types of music, not just pop, rock, and rap
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as in groups
to arrange or assign according to type
type the birds by geographical range
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Recent Examples of types
Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The square neckline and flowy silhouette have the ability to flatter different body types, while the lightweight sweater knit delivers a cozy feel.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Inorganic crystals could have caused the wormy features; the types of chemical reactions that produce limestone could have caused the blobs.
—David W. Brown, New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2025
Preceding the outbreak of hostilities, both Ukraine and Russia obtained these types of drones.
—Joseph Nepomuceno, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
There are certain personality types that reliably create such high-conflict dynamics.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
These are the types of messages Ford wants to promote in the future through this branding to show consumers there is more besides the car.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Even non-outdoorsy types will like a quick trip here because there are picnic tables and a lovely waterfall to enjoy within eyeshot of the entrance parking lot.
—Robin Roenker, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
According to a draft planning document reviewed by the Union-Tribune, the event would include flyovers by many types of aircraft, including F-35C and F-18F fighter jets, and would feature the Navy Leap Frogs parachute team, which would land on the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln at North Island.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
Many ingredients, including most of the ají peppers and various types of corn, were imported directly from Peru, Vega said.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The square neckline and flowy silhouette have the ability to flatter different body types, while the lightweight sweater knit delivers a cozy feel.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Inorganic crystals could have caused the wormy features; the types of chemical reactions that produce limestone could have caused the blobs.
—David W. Brown, New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2025
Preceding the outbreak of hostilities, both Ukraine and Russia obtained these types of drones.
—Joseph Nepomuceno, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
There are certain personality types that reliably create such high-conflict dynamics.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
These are the types of messages Ford wants to promote in the future through this branding to show consumers there is more besides the car.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Even non-outdoorsy types will like a quick trip here because there are picnic tables and a lovely waterfall to enjoy within eyeshot of the entrance parking lot.
—Robin Roenker, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
According to a draft planning document reviewed by the Union-Tribune, the event would include flyovers by many types of aircraft, including F-35C and F-18F fighter jets, and would feature the Navy Leap Frogs parachute team, which would land on the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln at North Island.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for types
Noun
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Additionally, although consumers have been the primary drivers of this recent uptick in DeFi TVL, institutions of all kinds need to have absolute confidence that transactions, payments, and confirmations can occur as seamlessly as occur using current payment rails and options.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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What was once dismissed as a chatbot kicked off an AI boom of epic proportions and—as billions have flowed into AI startups of all kinds—OpenAI has become the most valuable startup ever, less than a month ago hitting a $500 billion valuation.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Two neighbors are likely experiencing much wider differences in inflation than the differences when looking at categories like age or race.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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And in the guest actor categories in both drama and comedy, it was split 50-50.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ralph’s Club, the fragrance from Ralph Lauren, got its own physical iteration of sorts Saturday.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
14 Sep. 2025
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The top three countries on the list suggest that hospital systems of all sorts have the capacity to implement new technologies that improve patient outcomes.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The bill classifies itself as a federal conflict-of-interest statute, which would make divesting members eligible for preferred tax treatment under Section 1043 of the Internal Revenue Code.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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North Carolina classifies bigamy as a Class I felony, and the charge can result in imprisonment for anyone who knowingly marries while still legally married to another person.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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This weekend continued a trend of movies that court audiences of all ages and various genres, although horror has been a highlight leading into the fall season.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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The one-man filmmaking empire has directed dozens of movies across many genres.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Arkansas ranks high as a national leader in the school choice movement, the head of the state's Educational Freedom Accounts program said Thursday, citing standings from several think tanks and advocacy groups.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, a prominent voice in culture wars on college campuses, hosts a daily radio show and podcast, The Charlie Kirk Show, which ranks among the top 10 on Apple News’ list of top podcasts and has a strong Gen Z fan base.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Not only are they made with moisture-wicking fabric, but the mesh stripes on the side are intentionally placed to improve the shorts’ airflow.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Sep. 2025
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Black-and-white stripes of all orientations and sizes packed a subtle preppy punch; giant sun hats were paired (expectedly) with breezy dresses and (unexpectedly) with sweater vests, ties and trousers; and bright pops of red infused the collection with intentional excitement.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The lack of division between the stage and audience also distinguishes MindTravel from your typical concert.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The students are delightfully distinct, as is Collette, who once again distinguishes a new intimidating matriarch from all her others.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Types.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/types. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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