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as in title
a word or series of words often in larger letters placed at the beginning of a passage or at the top of a page in order to introduce or categorize
the rubrics at the beginning of the chapters are intended to be humorous
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as in rule
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing
the rubric, popular among jewelers anyway, that a man should spend a month's salary on his fiancée's engagement ring
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as in category
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
all of these books with their conspiracy theories fall under the rubric of speculative fiction
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Recent Examples of rubric
The company works directly inside Google Docs, Google Classroom, and Canvas, reading and annotating essays based on the teacher’s rubric — just like a teacher would.
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Dasha Shunina, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
According to the rubric for the 3DBenchy, the horizontal overall length of the boat should measure exactly 60mm.
—PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2025
In conclusion, under the rubric of anti-white bias, meritocracy and the war on woke, these conservative elites have consolidated their power by galvanizing their base.
—James Unnever and Wayne Genthner, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2025
That the actual invasiveness of any minimally invasive BCI may not seem to matter very much anymore speaks to the need for such a rubric.
—Naveen Rao, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Dasha Shunina, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
According to the rubric for the 3DBenchy, the horizontal overall length of the boat should measure exactly 60mm.
—PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2025
In conclusion, under the rubric of anti-white bias, meritocracy and the war on woke, these conservative elites have consolidated their power by galvanizing their base.
—James Unnever and Wayne Genthner, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2025
That the actual invasiveness of any minimally invasive BCI may not seem to matter very much anymore speaks to the need for such a rubric.
—Naveen Rao, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubric
Noun
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But, just like the last time the Dodgers tried to defend a World Series title, the National League West isn’t presenting the easiest of paths.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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As Buxton’s title all too neatly informs us, this gorgeous house by the woods sits in front of a sharp turn.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Under current Department of Education rules, PSLF eligibility depends on working full-time for a qualifying employer, primarily government agencies or 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The law called for extensive rules, public comments and talks with drug companies before Medicare implemented discounts.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
Noun
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People in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell their health care provider.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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He was inspired by Peter Rahal at Rx Bar, because Rahal was able to innovate within the extremely competitive protein bar category.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Later in the caption, Lynskey shared more about her daughter's drawing.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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The 26-year-old used the caption to share a more serious response.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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In keeping with the tradition of the bride wearing something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue, Elissa slipped an opal ring onto her pinky.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Continuing its tradition of teaming up at global film festivals, the 120-year-old publication and awards body hosted a slew of talent and creatives to mark another year of excellence with Bulova, luxury watchmaker and sponsor.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
18 May 2025
Noun
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The Cavs swept the Miami Heat in the first round with wonderful offense and appeared to be riding a high heading into the Eastern Conference Semifinals.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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From the user’s point of view, laser and LED printers are essentially interchangeable, which is why they’re usually grouped together under the general heading of laser printers.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2025
Noun
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While a return to European competition of any kind would be something to heartily celebrate, playing in the third-tier Conference League’s qualifying rounds would somehow still feel like scant reward for a season that promised even more for so long.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The bill would bar Medicaid from paying for services of any kind at nonprofits that are primarily engaged in family planning or reproductive health and provide abortions.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Most likely, the headlines are created by artificial intelligence to drive traffic to a website, Feigenbaum said.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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Here are the sectors worth watching as the headlines on trade negotiations start to roll in.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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“Rubric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubric. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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