1
as in stages
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking
they worked on the project by degrees and eventually it got done
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in levels
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
a Freemason of the 32nd degree
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of degrees
Temperatures are expected to climb to around 70 degrees.
—
Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2025
Jimmy Eat World The temperature may be pushing just shy of 100 degrees during the festival's first weekend, but emo and pop-punk music fans have braved worse elements (on concrete, no less) at Warped Tour, so Jimmy Eat World feels like the perfect nostalgic Coachella lineup addition.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Temperatures will rebound to around 72 degrees on Saturday and soar into the mid-80s on Sunday.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2025
Now it will be held in May, when the average high temperature is 80 degrees.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
Paige works in acquisitions After getting her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting at Auburn University, Paige began her accounting career at Ernst & Young (EY) as a staff tax accountant, according to her LinkedIn.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
However, the number of undergraduate degrees — both bachelor’s degrees and associate’s degrees — declined, continuing the downward trend for the third consecutive year.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Twists come fast, with various degrees of effectiveness.
—Judy Berman, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
Anderson set the temperature at 125 degrees.
—Julie Jordan, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2025
Jimmy Eat World The temperature may be pushing just shy of 100 degrees during the festival's first weekend, but emo and pop-punk music fans have braved worse elements (on concrete, no less) at Warped Tour, so Jimmy Eat World feels like the perfect nostalgic Coachella lineup addition.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Temperatures will rebound to around 72 degrees on Saturday and soar into the mid-80s on Sunday.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2025
Now it will be held in May, when the average high temperature is 80 degrees.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
Paige works in acquisitions After getting her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting at Auburn University, Paige began her accounting career at Ernst & Young (EY) as a staff tax accountant, according to her LinkedIn.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
However, the number of undergraduate degrees — both bachelor’s degrees and associate’s degrees — declined, continuing the downward trend for the third consecutive year.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Twists come fast, with various degrees of effectiveness.
—Judy Berman, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
Anderson set the temperature at 125 degrees.
—Julie Jordan, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Degrees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degrees. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share