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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
Novel island species elucidate a species complex of Neotropical crocodiles.
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Flaco was an adult male Eurasian Eagle-Owl, one of the largest owl species in the world (hence, the species’ name) that is widespread across Europe and Asia.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
That family includes the beetle species whose larvae, called mealworms, are commonly sold as feed for pet reptiles and birds.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 10 May 2025
Environmental campaign groups say the practice cannot be done sustainably and will lead to ecosystem destruction and species extinction.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Flaco was an adult male Eurasian Eagle-Owl, one of the largest owl species in the world (hence, the species’ name) that is widespread across Europe and Asia.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
That family includes the beetle species whose larvae, called mealworms, are commonly sold as feed for pet reptiles and birds.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 10 May 2025
Environmental campaign groups say the practice cannot be done sustainably and will lead to ecosystem destruction and species extinction.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for species
Noun
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Totem Films holds world sales rights to the film, which is directed by Lithuania’s Vytautas Katkus.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
3 June 2025
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Highlights of the Sotheby’s sale completed a world tour and will be shown next at Sotheby’s New York headquarters from June 6 – 12.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The front office and coaching staff can probably pencil Bobby McMann into a third-line left wing position and Scott Laughton into a fourth-line role of some kind.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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The first of their kind in the Caribbean, the overwater bungalows and villas at properties like Sandals Grande Saint Lucian perch on a floating deck above turquoise waters for a stay that helps immerse you in the natural setting.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2025
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Predictability and consistency breed trust — and trust builds loyalty.—
Karin Eldor,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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All dogs—regardless of breed, size or age—have the potential to bite.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement The ocean is humanity’s greatest global commons and the foundation of life on Earth.—
Sturla Henriksen,
Time,
5 June 2025
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After several thousand years a sentient observer would be hard-pressed to discover any evidence at all of humanity’s brief tenure on the land masses of Earth.—
Tim Weed
June 4,
Literary Hub,
4 June 2025
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Balvin has a broad knowledge to draw from and still has a singular point of view he’s brought to the category.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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Between 2019 and 2024, nonalcoholic beer volume in the U.S. grew 175%, propelling the country's ranking from the category's sixth-largest market to third-largest.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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The rocker, known for her signature bleach-blonde 'do, frequently paired denim with an edgy T-shirt, bold stripes, patterns or sequins.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Gingham France has a reputation for loving a classic stripe, but Sézalory reminded me of another neutral pattern to reach for during the summer—gingham.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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On Sunday, a Russian missile strike killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 60 at a training site for the Ukrainian military.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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Stop Avoiding It — Face It, Fast Most people don’t love conflict.—
Jason Walker PsyD,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Most lineages within this family have traditionally been called rabbits, while the term hares is usually applied to just one genus, Lepus.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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The Lobelia genus — which includes over 400 species — is named after Matthias de l’Obel, who lived 400 years ago.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
24 May 2025
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“Species.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/species. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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