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as in rates
degree of excellence
only motor oil of the highest grade for his fancy sports car
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as in types
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
there are various grades of wool to consider when selecting a fabric
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as in standards
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
that painting just doesn't make the grade
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as in slopes
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
the hill rises at a seven percent grade
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as in ranks
to arrange or assign according to type
grade these apples "extra fancy" and those "fancy"
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as in is
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
believe it or not, that music grades pretty high with young teens
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grades
Noun
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Housing prices will stay high too, as mortgage rates stay elevated compared to 2021 levels.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024 -
This may mean a potential 2025 industry thaw after two years of frozen growth rates.—
Andrew DeAngelo,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Measures include improving supervision and staffing, ensuring functional doors and locks and requiring staff to meet constitutional standards when using force.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Boeing has faced criticism for its safety standards in recent years but claims its turnaround is underway.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This abhorrent gesture has no place in our society and belongs in the darkest chapters of human history.—
Flynn Nicholls,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Using notes from journalists and his observations during the Frankfurt Auschwitz Trials of 1963–1965, Weiss condensed the original judicial statements into a total of 11 chapters, to depict the hell on earth that emerged during the trial.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Integrate them into your ongoing pay practices, hiring processes, performance reviews and promotion criteria.—
Lyssa Hansard,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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By setting clear criteria for what qualifies as thought leadership, organizations can focus their resources on ideas with real potential.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Similarly, the International Monetary Fund classifies the positions expressed by member states during board meetings for up to seven years.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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The government typically classifies border protection, medical care, air traffic control, law enforcement, and power grid maintenance as essential.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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For fashion cognoscenti this is a refreshing departure from quiet luxury inclinations–and and overdue return into the arms of maximalism.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Walker Wear was bred from these inclinations–and its take-off was historic.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Regularly research salary benchmarks for your industry and experience level.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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His expertise, innovation, and forward-thinking approach inspire engineers and organizations to set new industry benchmarks.—
William Jones,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Double plating distinguishes a special dish.—
Lisa Shames,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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Every year the prize distinguishes one laureate among four French artists or artists living in France and working in plastic or visual arts including installation, video, painting, photography, sculpture or performance.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Grades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grades. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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