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
Spooky is the pairing of two big names in the horror genre.
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
With Elvis Crespo at the helm, the project immerses listeners in his signature genres of spirited merengue, lively mambo and infectious bachata.
—Luisa Calle, Billboard, 6 June 2025
Al Pacino plays an exorcist in The Ritual (in theaters now), but the legendary actor admits he's never seen the defining film in the genre.
—Mike Miller Published, EW.com, 6 June 2025
Its genre elements have been sublimated into an unabashedly emotional and unexpectedly twisty story about endurance and living life to the fullest.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 June 2025
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
With Elvis Crespo at the helm, the project immerses listeners in his signature genres of spirited merengue, lively mambo and infectious bachata.
—Luisa Calle, Billboard, 6 June 2025
Al Pacino plays an exorcist in The Ritual (in theaters now), but the legendary actor admits he's never seen the defining film in the genre.
—Mike Miller Published, EW.com, 6 June 2025
Its genre elements have been sublimated into an unabashedly emotional and unexpectedly twisty story about endurance and living life to the fullest.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for genre
Recent Examples of Synonyms for genre
Noun
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Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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The move marks the first time a major Hollywood studio has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit of this kind.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
11 June 2025
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Borussia Dortmund are a rival of sorts, even though Der Klassiker, as games between the two are called, is more of a marketing construct than a reality.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Nugget by Sherwin-Williams When a windowless basement home gym in Vienna, Va., needed a jolt of energy, designer Laura Hildebrandt opted to bring in a bit of sunshine of sorts on the ceiling.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
Noun
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What to look for in a quality baby bib Colors and prints Baby bibs come in a wide array of prints, designs and colors, including animal designs, florals, options with cute slogans, dots, stripes, stars and geometric patterns.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2025
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Seen from above, the frog is dark brown with pale brown stripes on its limbs.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2025
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The Army has taken a variety of steps to protect the streets, including laying metal plates along the parade's route.—
LOLITA C. BALDOR,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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This is a destination where residents enjoy live music, public art, a quaint historic district, breweries, and a variety of local restaurants.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2025
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“Genre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genre. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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