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
Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Wynton Marsalis will perform music from across genres, representing the history of American music.
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Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Jan. 2026
One question that seemed to dominate conversation on Sunday had nothing to do with the genre-scrambling film’s Oscar chances, but, rather, its categorization as a comedy in the first place, which is a whole other can of worms.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
Categories include Best Motion Picture Drama, Best Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, Best Television Series Drama, Best Television Series Musical or Comedy, and acting awards divided by genre.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 11 Jan. 2026
Its publication marked the beginning of the superhero genre.
—Bruce Shipkowski, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
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Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Jan. 2026
One question that seemed to dominate conversation on Sunday had nothing to do with the genre-scrambling film’s Oscar chances, but, rather, its categorization as a comedy in the first place, which is a whole other can of worms.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
Categories include Best Motion Picture Drama, Best Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, Best Television Series Drama, Best Television Series Musical or Comedy, and acting awards divided by genre.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 11 Jan. 2026
Its publication marked the beginning of the superhero genre.
—Bruce Shipkowski, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genre
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Under that proposal, liquor stores, vape shops, pawn shops and payday lenders would have to be 1,000 feet from an existing business of the same kind, either in a direct line or through an intersection.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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In 2023, the Manteca Chief of Police crafted a first-of-its-kind local ordinance specifically to stop swerving.—
Tori Apodaca,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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In the days following the Ole Miss game, Harmon didn't appear to be out of sorts.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Later on, a smaller group of us from the ship recalled feeling absolutely out of sorts as we were guided into a large communal space, stripped out of our robes, and each scrubbed and bathed on top of our own warmed marble slabs.—
Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Occasionally, men on horseback in prison stripes wander past, a reminder of the old trusty system that once existed here.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Available in calming blue stripes, brown stripes, or solid beige, the chair is a no-brainer pick for an instant home upgrade.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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With an impressive variety of artists and the yearly GreenFest concert for students, this venue is a gem on our campus and in the College Area.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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To ensure your smoothies fit your lifestyle and dietary goals, focus on portion sizes and rotate a variety of ingredients to maintain a diverse nutrient profile.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Genre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genre. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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