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
The group always bases its sound in the harder side of rock, but songs and even albums by the Grammy-winning outfit can be classified under several different genre labels.
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Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
It's been eight years since the iconic director released a movie in this genre, re-entering his UFO era with a twisted alien thriller.
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Grace Dean,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
No other genre has had the box-office success the past 25 years like the superhero movie.
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
With top talents attached such as ‘Emily in Paris’’ director Katina Medina Mora and ‘Euphoria’s’ Priscilla Delgado, the show is set to compete with premium English-language productions in the genre.
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Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
30 June 2026
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Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
It's been eight years since the iconic director released a movie in this genre, re-entering his UFO era with a twisted alien thriller.
—
Grace Dean,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
No other genre has had the box-office success the past 25 years like the superhero movie.
—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
With top talents attached such as ‘Emily in Paris’’ director Katina Medina Mora and ‘Euphoria’s’ Priscilla Delgado, the show is set to compete with premium English-language productions in the genre.
—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genre
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Fans will appreciate the one-of-a-kind decor and furnishings, including original seats from the ballpark, an authentic scoreboard and a coffee table signed by Red Sox players.
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Lands’ statement gave no indication of how park 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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Think ostrich feather chandeliers, dining nooks flanked with red velvet curtains, and stripes everywhere.
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The Continental brigantine Andrew Doria arrived carrying a copy of the Declaration of Independence and flying the Continental Colors – the predecessor of the stars and stripes.
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The principal grape varieties in this region are Plavac Mali (red) and Pošip (white).
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Bagel lovers can pick from classic varieties like sesame, cinnamon raisin, blueberry and poppy seed.
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“Genre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genre. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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