Thesaurus results for GENERA

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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For competition favorites, Nike and Adidas, return on investment will be scrutinized in micro-detail, guiding their approaches to future marketing in both sportswear and broader lifestyle categories.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026
Alongside marquee paintings and luxury goods, Sotheby’s has increasingly built major sales around science, technology, sports memorabilia, and other categories aimed at the same global pool of ultra-high-net-worth collectors.

— Daniel Cassady for ARTnews, Robb Report, 15 July 2026

Definition of categories

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The Enneagram’s nine types The word Enneagram comes from the Greek ennea, meaning nine, and gramma, meaning something drawn.

— Christina Pérez, Vogue, 17 July 2026
According to Peter He, the cofounder and chief scientist of Dirty Labs, a biodegradable cleaning solution company, there are three general types of fabrics.

— Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026

Definition of types

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Topped with a pepperminty chocolate ganache and a crunchy layer of peppermint candy, these homemade brownies are perfect for mint lovers of all kinds.

— Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
Americans want more energy of all kinds, delivered fast, at lower cost, on a reliable grid that can handle a hotter climate, a more electrified economy, and rising demand from technologies like AI.

— David Kieve, Time, 10 July 2026

Definition of kinds

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Colobus congoensis, known to local people as Likweli, is just the fifth new monkey species scientists have identified in Africa in the last 75 years, according to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE Wednesday.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
The plant is a species of pyrrocoma, a genus of perennial North American wildflowers also known as goldenweeds.

— Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 15 July 2026

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