stratum

Simply put, only a certain stratum of Americans prioritize learning about politics.

From Salon ● Dec. 13, 2024

The hard microneedles penetrate through the stratum corneum, which has high electrical resistance.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 30, 2024

"Activists are worried about various charges being brought against such individuals who actively use their right to free speech. Democracy cannot exist without this stratum of people who exercise freedom of speech and thought."

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2023

“Heroes” excavates a stratum of white America with the same incisive probing that “Slave Play” brought to its investigation of our country’s interracial foundation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2023

What he was proposing, in effect, was a stratum of artificial bedrock that would also serve as the floor of the basement.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

I had two sourdough heels, two eggs and some cream, which meant I had the beginnings of either a sweet or savory strata.

From Salon ● Sep. 22, 2026

If you can imagine it folded into a strata, gratin or savory bread pudding, chances are it has a home here, too.

From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026

Their wardrobes are more subtle, yet show that there are different strata in the quiet luxury landscape.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026

"He is now just in a different strata of star than what we are used to from our sporting heroes," said Sivertsen.

From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026

By noting which species appeared in which strata, you could work out the relative ages of rocks wherever they appeared.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

Those "layers" became second nature to Sis, whose books and other artwork now are noted for their stratums of design and meaning.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 27, 2012