as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
divide the essays into categories based on difficulty of comprehension
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Recent Examples of category
Back in 2014, Spanx translated its shapewear technology into a new category, introducing denim with fit solutions.
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Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
Now, the number of submissions for both categories has dwindled down to the same shows that get nominated over and over again.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
Switching performer categories is hardly unusual, with more than 50 successful cases across all acting races in Emmy history.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
As these categories grow, the ability to measure and optimize incentives will become increasingly critical.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
Now, the number of submissions for both categories has dwindled down to the same shows that get nominated over and over again.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
Switching performer categories is hardly unusual, with more than 50 successful cases across all acting races in Emmy history.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
As these categories grow, the ability to measure and optimize incentives will become increasingly critical.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for category
kind
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The first-of-its-kind arrangement marks a tectonic shift for Florida’s largest school district, where charter schools have operated in their own facilities rather than district property.—
Garrett Shanley,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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The shop leans into dense, old-school ice cream — the kind that comes out of the freezer firm and packed with flavor.—
Tristan Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Category.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/category. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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