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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Recent Examples of genre
Some genres may be extremely violent and gory, so parents may want to consider supervising their children's viewing of films or avoid them altogether.
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PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
Two months before Twilight kicked off the glittery vampire craze, Alan Ball’s True Blood had already put an original, sexy spin on the jugular-draining genre.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025
As previously reported by Billboard Español, the regional Mexican genre was in mourning following the murder of Barajas on August 19, leaving the future of Enigma Norteño uncertain.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
By 1980, the trio was playing clubs in the metro and building an audience with their take on hardcore punk rock, a genre that was starting to emerge across the country.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
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PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
Two months before Twilight kicked off the glittery vampire craze, Alan Ball’s True Blood had already put an original, sexy spin on the jugular-draining genre.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025
As previously reported by Billboard Español, the regional Mexican genre was in mourning following the murder of Barajas on August 19, leaving the future of Enigma Norteño uncertain.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
By 1980, the trio was playing clubs in the metro and building an audience with their take on hardcore punk rock, a genre that was starting to emerge across the country.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genre
Noun
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Fireworks or incendiary devices of any kind.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Oct. 2025
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Sirras said that award looks to be the first of its kind, and the board likely offered it to Nejatian because of a blessing from Opendoor’s cofounders, Eric Wu and Khosla Ventures’ Keith Rabois.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Longchamp’s spring 2026 collection, which will hit stores in November, doubled as a holiday capsule of sorts, featuring winter white looks and ice-skating references.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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Her husband’s laughter was the nervous sort.—
Jane Kamensky,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Another perk is its attention to design, with two minimal pattern options (a stripe and a swirl) that feel like a gorgeous blank slate compared to other squares of colored fabric that bill themselves as bath mats.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
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The pillows are plush, hypoallergenic, and feature a damask stripe pattern for an elevated look.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Mafbeanl Rocket Launcher for Kids Future NASA engineers and rocket scientists can explore a variety of STEM concepts in this engaging activity kit.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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Once connected, Spotify can be used in a variety of contexts.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Genre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genre. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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