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genera

noun

variants also genuses

Definition of genera

plural of genus

as in categories

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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Also, the org revealed AI guidelines, made changes to the short form, sound mixing and music categories and also expanded eligibility in the casting, costume and lighting, camera & technical arts categories.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 8 July 2026
In the future, should both formats reach 20 submissions in the same year, the Television Academy will automatically split the categories into two again.

— Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

Definition of categories

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Though Australians may be used to seeing other types of seals on their coasts – fur seals, leopard seals – Neil’s species is much less common, adding to his appeal.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Rock Hill schools are unique in York County, York County Council Chairwoman Christi Cox said, in facing two types of economic incentives that hold money back from them.

— John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026

Definition of types

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Grocery stores will often rollback products on produce that are in season — the exact kinds that customers would want for a backyard barbeque.

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
So as opposed to, say, inspiring American leaders of all kinds, like a real explanation of the character of Harriet Tubman or of Chief Joseph or Americans struggled against real hardships.

— Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026

Definition of kinds

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Insects and the like Most of the species cats ate were vertebrates – mostly birds, followed by mammals and reptiles.

— Christopher A. Lepczyk, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
In birds, Kempenaers identifies longevity as one major influence on whether a species mates for life.

— Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 8 July 2026

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