as in types
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 genres
Investors are also asking whether Hybe can monetize music genres beyond Kpop, HSBC said.
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Sydney Goh, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
Rock stars and their equivalents in other genres often develop their craft in obscurity before being discovered; idols are apprentices, trained exhaustively by their management companies.
—Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
The Handmaiden’s Tale sequel starring One Battle After Another breakout Chase Infiniti — and never looked back, with edgy, boundary-pushing shows from around the world and across all genres.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
There’s no question that songs by artists from Taylor Swift to Charli xcx to Ariana Grande, not to mention entire genres like hyper-pop, would not sound the same without her.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
The 39-year-old songwriter, who’s also a singer, musician, and producer, has established herself as a secret-weapon collaborator across genres.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
The two sets will showcase their versatility across genres such as punky alternative, funky rock ‘n’ roll, garage-y psych-rock and spacey prog.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
Across genres, his roles share a kind of idealistic yearning to be seen and to be known that Gosling conveys with those soft eyes and a tired half-smile.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
In research studies, these patterns appear repeatedly across genres and registers.
—Laura Aull, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Sydney Goh, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
Rock stars and their equivalents in other genres often develop their craft in obscurity before being discovered; idols are apprentices, trained exhaustively by their management companies.
—Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
The Handmaiden’s Tale sequel starring One Battle After Another breakout Chase Infiniti — and never looked back, with edgy, boundary-pushing shows from around the world and across all genres.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
There’s no question that songs by artists from Taylor Swift to Charli xcx to Ariana Grande, not to mention entire genres like hyper-pop, would not sound the same without her.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
The 39-year-old songwriter, who’s also a singer, musician, and producer, has established herself as a secret-weapon collaborator across genres.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
The two sets will showcase their versatility across genres such as punky alternative, funky rock ‘n’ roll, garage-y psych-rock and spacey prog.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
Across genres, his roles share a kind of idealistic yearning to be seen and to be known that Gosling conveys with those soft eyes and a tired half-smile.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
In research studies, these patterns appear repeatedly across genres and registers.
—Laura Aull, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for genres
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Over the past four decades that followed its formation, Hezbollah has received billions of dollars in funding as well as different types of Iranian weapons.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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These are low-density regions, not regions completely devoid of all types of matter.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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Partnerships of all kinds can find joy today, despite the chaos of the Moon-Mars square.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
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How to Build Better Trust By making food allergy safety an important priority, restaurants, cafes, and eateries of all kinds can do more than just protect their customers and limit their legal risk.—
K. H. Koehler,
Ascend Agency,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Jean-Claude takes what first appears to be a simple white shirt with blue stripes off the shelf.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
24 Mar. 2026
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Foligno’s return will mean an on-ice reunion with his brother Nick, who came to the Wild in early March at the trade deadline and has already earned his stripes as a valuable penalty killer.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
23 Mar. 2026
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Smith also has a local connection – of sorts.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
25 Mar. 2026
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And that sluggish pace of hiring – the slowest labor market in years – has left many workers feeling out of sorts.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Verla, meanwhile, gets to know the outback’s many varieties of mushrooms, tinkering with various fungi in hopes of taking revenge on the cruel Boncer.—
Robert Rubsam,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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Ritani is a great pick for those who want options, with 10 different shape varieties to choose from, including classics like round, cushion, and oval, as well as marquise, pear, and heart.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Genres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genres. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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