taxonomy
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As for the contents of the Center, a cartoon by Ms. Chast provided a memorable visual taxonomy of old things in imagining a series of shops labeled “Antiques. Collectibles. Bric-a-brac. Garbage.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
This is also where marinated beans diverge from bean salad, at least in my personal taxonomy.
From Salon • Jun. 16, 2026
The old taxonomy still applies: people, process and technology.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
The SEC also released a token taxonomy in March clarifying that it didn’t believe most crypto transactions fell under its jurisdiction.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
Ekman and Friesen decided, then and there, to create a taxonomy of facial expressions.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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