STRATIFICATIONS Synonyms: 24 Similar Words

stratifications

noun

plural of stratification

as in hierarchies

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Here again, actors deploying crypto’s financial heft crashed through boundaries that would have earlier been difficult for artists to circumnavigate without having achieved legitimacy through more conventional pathways in existing hierarchies.

— Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Between restructuring waves, automation fears and flattening hierarchies, that concern isn’t always irrational.

— Jonathan H. Westover, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of hierarchies

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In public health, the head of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention stressed the need for the continent to manufacture its own vaccines, and to do so in regional groupings.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026
My groupings range from sterling silver flatware to matchbooks, but my most prized grouping is my trove of fine art.

— Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of groupings

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Beijing envisions a comprehensive AI education system that spans all levels of schooling and extends to the broader public.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
This reduced atmospheric carbon dioxide levels and turned soil into the first terrestrial carbon sinks.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of levels

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Tulu society is organized into several castes and communities, including Billavas, Shivalli Brahmins, Bunts, and Mogaveeras.

— Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026
Subterranean, drywood and dampwood, the three most common types of termites in the United States, all have reproductive castes capable of flying in swarms.

— Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 14 May 2026

Definition of castes

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So all these different layers to the word bait correspond to a different layer of show, correspond to each different episode.

— Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
It’s also made with five foam layers that create a balanced feel, starting with a soft, quilted top layer that gives it an instantly cozy finish.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026

Definition of layers

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Plus, unlimited workshops and yoga classes are included with your stay.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The student was enrolled in one of Resendiz’ classes during the last academic year, but is not currently enrolled in any of her classes, police said.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026

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