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 Today, the monthly meetings’ 35 slots regularly sell out, and Book Club Bar now carries a wider range of novels in the genre. — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026 Is this a theme, or will the album jump around genres like last time? — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026 Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea aims to underline the strangeness of numerous ancient genres and cultural assumptions, beyond Homeric epic. — Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026 Darryl Jenifer, Bad Brains British bands like the Clash provided an early link in the enduring relationship between punk rock and reggae, with Paul Simonon providing a template for how bassists could tie those seemingly disparate genres together. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for genre
Recent Examples of Synonyms for genre
  1. kind
  2. sort
  3. stripe
  4. variety
Noun
  • This track, though labeled as a street course, has no maintenance holes or drain covers like the kind that plagued the Las Vegas race debut in 2023.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Newsom touted those regulations as the most far-reaching of their kind in the nation.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of kind
Noun
  • The siblings find distraction, of a sort, at an underground theater performance of a play that Masi’s son, Siavash (Alireza Barabarian), is involved in.
    — Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The statewide volunteer effort aims to support North Texans struggling to afford groceries with volunteers sort and package groceries just down the road from where the convention will be held.
    — Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of sort
Noun
  • Nordic Fair Isle prints and anything with sheep, stripes, or funky patterns are fantastic sellers.
    — Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The relaxed structure lends an effortless feel to my space, and the subtle stripes add dimension.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of stripe
Noun
  • As, it should be said, has Vardy, with Burnley manager Nicky Hayen, when asked about his new signing’s qualities, pretty much describing the sort of variety that Wrexham need to add up front to become genuine challengers for automatic promotion.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Vienna’s signature wine, Wiener Gemischter Satz is a field blend made from at least three white grape varieties grown side by side, then harvested and fermented together.
    — Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of variety

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“Genre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genre. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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