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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
The series, created by Deadpool filmmaker Tim Miller and executive produced by David Fincher, explores a range of genres, including comedy, horror, and sci-fi all linked to the topics of love, death, and well, robots.
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Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2025
Unlike battle royale games like Fortnite and Warzone, or even hero shooters like Overwatch and Valorant, the extraction shooter is a somewhat less saturated genre (at least to mainstream audiences).
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
That literary trope turned rom-com convention gives structure to all six of her masterworks—which goes to show that the romance genre, far from mere escapism, can be an ideal lens through which to observe a society’s values.
—Judy Berman, Time, 2 May 2025
There’s also room for animation, action, and hard-hitting documentaries, proving that Black stories continue to defy genre constraints.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 1 May 2025
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Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2025
Unlike battle royale games like Fortnite and Warzone, or even hero shooters like Overwatch and Valorant, the extraction shooter is a somewhat less saturated genre (at least to mainstream audiences).
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
That literary trope turned rom-com convention gives structure to all six of her masterworks—which goes to show that the romance genre, far from mere escapism, can be an ideal lens through which to observe a society’s values.
—Judy Berman, Time, 2 May 2025
There’s also room for animation, action, and hard-hitting documentaries, proving that Black stories continue to defy genre constraints.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genre
Noun
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While a return to European competition of any kind would be something to heartily celebrate, playing in the third-tier Conference League’s qualifying rounds would somehow still feel like scant reward for a season that promised even more for so long.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The bill would bar Medicaid from paying for services of any kind at nonprofits that are primarily engaged in family planning or reproductive health and provide abortions.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Dale also appears to be wearing virtual reality headset of sorts.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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These perks are unlocked through the Requisitions menu, which acts as a battle pass of sorts.—
Jason Fanelli,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The yellow-green trout featured a red stripe on its side and a white underbelly.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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Video clips posted online depict Babbitt, wearing a stars and stripes backpack and a Trump flag draped around her neck, stepping up and beginning to go through the waist-high opening of an area of the Capitol known as the Speaker’s Lobby when a gunshot is heard.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2025
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Here are a few: Fun and Games events are June 1 and June 15 featuring a variety of board and card games; call 404-713-9762.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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Available in a variety of colors, this snack cup combines functionality with fun, making snack time more appealing than ever.—
Toby Rose,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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“Genre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genre. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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