Thesaurus results for GENUS

genus

noun

ˈjē-nəs

Definition of genus

as in type

one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic the crime novel, written from the criminal's perspective, is sometimes seen as a particular species of the detective story genus

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Recent Examples of genus The parasitic fungi in the Cordyceps genus are a favorite subject of nature documentaries. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026 Unlike the parasite that causes cyclosporiasis, Salmonella is a genus that includes more than 2,500 types of bacteria. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026 Species belonging to the Echis genus inhabit parts of Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia, frequently bringing them close to farming communities. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026 In 2021, Zhongtang Yu, a rumen microbiologist at Ohio State University, sequenced the very first rumen ciliate genome from a species called Entodinium caudatum; its genus includes roughly 90% of all ciliates in livestock rumens. — Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for genus

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Thailand has yet to secure an Oscar nomination in the international feature category.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
The screenplay placed second in the horror category at the 2025 Slamdance Screenplay Competition, winning Filmmatic’s Horror/Thriller Screenplay Awards, and selected for the 2026 Grey List.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026

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John Ratcliffe’s surprise talks with Russian officials were the first of their kind since his predecessor visited in late 2021, also to deliver a warning — to not attack Ukraine.

— Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
The United States and India finalized a consequential trade deal in February, the first of its kind between the two countries, which promises to increase bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.

— C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026

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In particular, genetic analyses classify the virus as a coronavirus, specifically within a group found naturally in horseshoe bats (Rhinolophus); these bat species inhabit areas across southern, southwestern, and eastern regions of China.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Aug. 2026
The makeup of their gut’s microflora had also changed, with a species of bacteria called Alistipes finegoldii increasing significantly in numbers.

— Mike McRae August 25, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026