Synonyms of brackets

brackets 1 of 2

noun

plural of bracket

as in types

one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic

they're in the same income bracket

Synonyms & Similar Words

• types
• categories
• kinds
• groups
• tiers
• ranks
• classifications
• classes
• sections
• sorts
• families
• species
• varieties
• genera
• divisions
• sets
• rubrics
• grades
• leagues
• generations
• descriptions
• orders
• breeds
• subgroups
• subdivisions
• kidneys
• branches
• headings
• manners
• subclasses
• labels
• feathers
• titles
• races
• specialties
• likes
• ilks
• natures
• subspecieses
• specialities

brackets

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of bracket

as in compares

to describe as similar

I wouldn't exactly bracket your paintings with those of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compares
• equates
• links
• refers
• analogizes
• connects
• relates
• couples
• matches
• likens
• associates
• alludes
• assimilates
• parallels
• equals

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contrasts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of brackets

Noun

More vouchers were also awarded to families in the $100,000-$150,000 and $150,000-$200,000 income brackets than in past years. — Aleksandra Appleton, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2026

MTuckman Media, Capelli and NYU took home trophies across the tournament’s three adult brackets. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Best definite recommends of 66% and 67% are respectively coming from the 25-34 and 45-54 age brackets. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026

Braking performance comes courtesy of Gale Speed calipers, a Kustom Tech master cylinder, and custom in-house caliper brackets. — New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

Install one of the café curtain rods at the top of the two brackets, then feed the awning fabric onto the rod. — Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026

Loose hardware Give any bolts, brackets, and screws a quick once-over to make sure nothing has worked itself loose. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026

The rates apply to only about the top 2% of California tax filers, and the brackets adjust each year with inflation. — Chris Hoene, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, housing is even more out of reach for those in lower-income brackets. — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Verb

The structure brackets the range that Salesforce has occupied since the rally stalled out in August. — Julia Spina, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

The $300,000 to $400,000 range, which brackets the metro’s median price, tends to be moderately competitive. — Allison Palmer updated February 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026