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as in class
one of the segments of society into which people are grouped
the lower strata of society have been hit especially hard by this economic downturn
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as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
the level of writing in that pop novel is several strata beneath that of serious fiction
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Recent Examples of stratum
And then, again, below this middle stratum, more bare canvas flecked by a few further coloristic footnotes.
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Barry Schwabsky, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2024
The researchers noted, however, that some animal protein was consumed, as cut marks were observed on the faunal assemblage, a group of animal fossils found together in a stratum, providing evidence of the butchery and processing of animals at that time.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
That’s about to become an increasingly real problem, particularly for those with parents in the middle-income stratum.
—Sarita A. Mohanty, Fortune, 30 Dec. 2023
Face it, after 40-some years spent in the rafters of rad, few humans could peel back the stratum of underground rock to such delicious degree as Thurston Moore.
—Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 23 Jan. 2024
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Barry Schwabsky, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2024
The researchers noted, however, that some animal protein was consumed, as cut marks were observed on the faunal assemblage, a group of animal fossils found together in a stratum, providing evidence of the butchery and processing of animals at that time.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
That’s about to become an increasingly real problem, particularly for those with parents in the middle-income stratum.
—Sarita A. Mohanty, Fortune, 30 Dec. 2023
Face it, after 40-some years spent in the rafters of rad, few humans could peel back the stratum of underground rock to such delicious degree as Thurston Moore.
—Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 23 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stratum
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Advertisement Students who had been at Marquez Elementary will report for class at Nora Sterry Elementary in the Sawtelle neighborhood, which is south of Brentwood.Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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Entering the league in the third round of the 1997 class, Vrabel started his on-field career with the Pittsburgh Steelers and finished it with the Kansas City Chiefs.Oliver Thomas, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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An online establishment offering reputable banking options such as Mastercard, Visa, PayPal and eWallets indicates a level of trustworthiness and stability.Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Governments at all levels need to prioritize two things.Roger Valdez, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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There, the 3,000-year-old four-level caste system keeps hundreds of millions of citizens in poverty, and women continue to be treated as second-class citizens.Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2025
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But as the police detectives discover, solving this case requires digging into the difficult and layered relationship between Munia’s father and his old friend Rabia, and the ways in which class, caste and religion intertwine and threaten to break apart their relationship.Sarah Weinman, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Babygirl — the hypersexual (and strangely festive) A24 film starring Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson, which hits cinemas on Christmas Day — explores similar dynamics in the upper echelons of the corporate world.Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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After the Mainland’s close, a statement was released from today’s meeting of the Politburo, which is the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, i.e. the highest echelon of China’s government, which was presided over by President Xi.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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In other business, the board voted unanimously to create a public information officer position to be filled by Rabelhofer following posts on Facebook that appeared to be officially sanctioned by the board.Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Including the Bears, there are six teams with a vacant head coaching position: the New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Jacksonville Jaguars, Las Vegas Raiders, and now the Cowboys. McCarthy should have no problem getting looks as he's already slated to interview for the Bears.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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External support for Assad, particularly from Russia and Iran, bolstered regime confidence, while brutal crackdowns on early dissent discouraged uprisings within military ranks.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Learning from the Military Pay transparency is part of the culture in the U.S. military, where pay rates are determined by rank and years of service and are publicly accessible online.Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The rankings will be published on the Hotline each Monday through the remainder of the regular season.Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Going into Saturday’s game against Baylor, Iowa State’s offense/defense rankings were third/17th, compared to 52nd/first last year.CJ Moore, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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First, there are the January theater festivals, your place to dig into experimental work scattered across smaller venues throughout the city.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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Mandatory evacuation orders were in place for north of the 210 Freeway from Roxford to the Interstate 5 / 14 Freeway split.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Stratum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stratum. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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