pigeonholed

verb

Definition of pigeonholednext
past tense of pigeonhole
as in categorized
disapproving to unfairly think of or describe (someone or something) as belonging to only a certain category She likes to perform different types of music because she doesn't want to be pigeonholed.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigeonholed
  1. categorized
  2. classified
  3. relegated
  4. separated
  5. identified
Verb
  • Amazon reportedly takes issues with some of those workers being categorized as employees.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The Brennan Center also said most crime data is hard to interpret, due to an inconsistency with police crime data as more serious cases may be categorized under other offenses.
    Mike Snider, Detroit Free Press, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of categorized
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  • The Food and Drug Administration has classified a recall of eggs sold at Costco caused by potential salmonella contamination as the highest risk level for infection.
    James Powel, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Previously, digital assets were classified as intangible assets, which forced companies to write down impaired holdings while prohibiting the recognition of unrealized gains.
    Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of classified
Verb
  • Given that the 2024 iteration has only a few days left before it’s relegated to holiday history books, grab your gloves and your hot cocoa because there’s no time like the present for a winter wonderland stroll.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
  • As dress codes continue to become more relaxed, the simple two-piece suit has been relegated for many to only a few occasions—office meetings, weddings and funerals.
    Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of relegated
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  • Data held in qubits is affected by data held in other qubits, even when physically separated.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Then the dancers disappeared, too, except for Abraham and a couple, who separated and lapped the stage one last time before leaving.
    Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of separated
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  • The man, who was not immediately identified, remained missing Tuesday morning.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The man, who has not yet been identified, was taken into custody without incident.
    Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of identified
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“Pigeonholed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigeonholed. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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