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as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
a music that is now generally regarded as a distinct species of rap
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as in kind
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
in the late 1960s there emerged a new species of actor: edgy and not conventionally handsome
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as in world
human beings in general
the future of the species may well depend on our willingness to limit the impact of an ever-increasing population
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Recent Examples of species
Every birth matters for a species facing increasing pressure in its natural habitat.
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Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
For a species with limited numbers and growing threats, each new fawn represents more than just a birth.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
The species is classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature — a designation that, generally speaking, means a species faces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The Upper Guadalupe River Authority, which manages the river’s watershed in Kerr County, was awarded $180,000 for expanding its invasive species removal work.
—Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
For a species with limited numbers and growing threats, each new fawn represents more than just a birth.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
The species is classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature — a designation that, generally speaking, means a species faces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The Upper Guadalupe River Authority, which manages the river’s watershed in Kerr County, was awarded $180,000 for expanding its invasive species removal work.
—Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for species
Noun
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The company still looks for unique characters, worlds that viewers may not regularly experience and stories that offer something more than just a tale well told.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Our impressively multicultural team of street racers now freelance in the shadowy and complex world of covert ops, jetting around the world to take down an increasingly unhinged array of nihilist supervillains.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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See more paraphernalia of other kinds!—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Aged for at least 10 months in order to develop a complex flavor profile, this goat cheese is firmer than the softer, often spreadable forms of the fresh kind.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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Residents will be able to find pets by adopting from shelters or rescue groups, including breed-specific rescues.—
Annie Hornish,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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That kind of social awareness speaks to the breed’s cognitive abilities.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Verified artists will also have additional signals that can help prove their humanity, such as concert dates, merch and linked social accounts.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Irina finds a way into conversation with Miles by asking him about bathroom access and then thanks him for the calm humanity he’s brought to the situation.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Alex Brightman will be considered eligible in the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical category for Schmigadoon!—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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To do this well, consider Gallup’s four primary categories underpinning engagement.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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Many Americans of all political stripes take for granted what a remarkable time the past six decades have been.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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He was last seen wearing a black shirt, black jacket with two white stripes down the sleeves, jeans and black shoes.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Plants from this genus are recognized by their beautiful blooms that fill gardens with interest from summer to fall.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
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But Tryblionella chongmingensis stood out from every other species in its genus.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2026
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Organizers say there will be appearances and presentations honoring celebrated names of the genres, including Spragga Benz, Mavado, Awilo Longomba and Gramps Morgan.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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The Award is the perfect starter read for this sub-genre, which gets extra points for the perfection of its characters’ names.—
Laura Zigman,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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“Species.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/species. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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