genre

noun

ˈzhän-rə How to pronounce genre (audio)
Definition of genrenext
as in type
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 genre Diddley’s song became a huge R&B hit and paved the way for that genre’s transition to rock and roll. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026 Both rise this week, and both previously missed out on ruling the genre roster by only one space. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Is the show suddenly switching genres from adventure to supernatural? — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 July 2026 Adding to the challenge was the fact that, these days, even many Japanese find the old-style samurai genre alien as much as does the Westerner. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for genre
Recent Examples of Synonyms for genre
  1. kind
  2. sort
  3. stripe
  4. variety
Noun
  • The kind who drive across town for the right crust and aren't afraid to wait for it.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • Berto Industria Tessile, which specializes in premium denim for fashion, accessories and furniture and has a bespoke arm for one-of-a-kind fabrics, has played a key role in adapting the fiber for use in denim.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
Definition of kind
Noun
  • Virgo season starts on August 22, which means the end of the month will be focused more on a sort-of quiet luxury approach to life rather than being loud and in the spotlight.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Alternatively, take in views of a different sort on the islands of Møn and Nyord, both of which have achieved Dark Sky Park designation; at nighttime, their unpolluted skies light up with stars.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of sort
Noun
  • The quick-dry foam cushions are made of Sunbrella 100% acrylic fabric and have a taupe stripe.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Cops were looking for two people who fled the scene, one of whom wore a black tracksuit with a stripe on the pants.
    — John Annese, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
Definition of stripe
Noun
  • Lionfish supplanted indigenous stocks like the red mullet to the dismay of fishers, who have seen local varieties popular with customers greatly diminish.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
  • But the Idaho Statesman covered a wide variety of other news.
    — Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
Definition of variety

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“Genre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genre. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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