as in type
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
the novel's hero is of a different genre than the traditional kind
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And look for dozens of episodes featuring genre-spanning discussions, debates, and explainers with Rolling Stone’s critics and reporters.
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Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
27 June 2026
According to Moncur, who first sampled the ice cream during visits to Hawaii and New Zealand, the fruit-forward treat provides a refreshing and not too sweet take on the frozen dessert genre.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
june 27,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
The true crime genre dates back to the 16th century, when people would publish pamphlets and street literature in Britain.
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Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
There's also evidence that the fan base for this genre extends beyond women who identify as heterosexual.
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Alex Harring,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
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Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
27 June 2026
According to Moncur, who first sampled the ice cream during visits to Hawaii and New Zealand, the fruit-forward treat provides a refreshing and not too sweet take on the frozen dessert genre.
—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
june 27,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
The true crime genre dates back to the 16th century, when people would publish pamphlets and street literature in Britain.
—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
There's also evidence that the fan base for this genre extends beyond women who identify as heterosexual.
—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for genre
Recent Examples of Synonyms for genre
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Peter Gendelman, a Caesarea region expert from the IAA, said the discovery was the first of its kind in roughly three decades.
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Lands’ statement gives no indication of how NPS officials concluded the liner was cut using a knife of some kind.
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In fact, the NFLPA filed an amicus brief effectively against Clarett, portraying him as an interloper of sorts.
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At the time, the Bucks decided to spend that time as a fact-finding mission of sorts before pushing the negotiations into the summer.
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In what is now the desert Southwest, Velarde was born among the remnants of the Spanish empire and lived under the flags of Mexico and Texas; briefly, the Confederacy, though his family opposed it; and finally, under the stars and stripes of the United States of America.
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Sweeney modeled a white button-up from Syrn’s Playful collection while sunbathing in the preppy string bikini, which was covered in green and white vertical stripes.
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Our editors love this multi-styling tool, which dries hair quickly and creates a variety of styles, from fluffy curls to sleek straight tresses.
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Chocolate chips are calorie-dense, with roughly 70 calories in a small handful of about one tablespoon, says Young, depending on the brand and variety.
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“Genre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genre. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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