variants
also genuses
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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This year’s inductees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame lean far too male and over 60, with the class consisting of only six women spread among all of the categories — a disappointing decline after some notable changes following the departure of chairman Jann Wenner.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026 -
Tickets will be available across categories one through three in addition to the front-row seat categories, depending on the match.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Both types contain glucose and fructose.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The colony harbors two distinct types on the upper portion of the rachis.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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So the apples-to-apples comparison is between inflators of like kinds, whether that's internal battery or external.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Apr. 2026
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Logistics and connections of all kinds are tricky Down Under, so his assistance is particularly welcome.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2026
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Every birth matters for a species facing increasing pressure in its natural habitat.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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For a species with limited numbers and growing threats, each new fawn represents more than just a birth.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Genera.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genera. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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