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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of genre
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
While using background images to honor the Black artists who broke through barriers to create space in genres like country music — which despite being created by Black people has historically excluded them — Beyoncé also ruminates on her own legacy.
—Yolanda MacHado, EW.com, 1 May 2025
Check out this list of our favorite books published in April across genres.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 May 2025
The spectacular dancing shifts from vigorous chorus lines to topflight tap and modern dance routines, often blurring genre boundaries.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for genre
Okla Jones, Essence, 1 May 2025
While using background images to honor the Black artists who broke through barriers to create space in genres like country music — which despite being created by Black people has historically excluded them — Beyoncé also ruminates on her own legacy.
—Yolanda MacHado, EW.com, 1 May 2025
Check out this list of our favorite books published in April across genres.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 May 2025
The spectacular dancing shifts from vigorous chorus lines to topflight tap and modern dance routines, often blurring genre boundaries.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for genre
Recent Examples of Synonyms for genre
Noun
-
This year, the NBA had one of the largest footprints within the marketplace, celebrating its return to China in 2025 with two preseason games in Macau between the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns, marking the first event of its kind since 2019.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2025
-
The deal, reached under President Biden, was the first of its kind to treat environmental neglect as a civil rights issue.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The Dallas starters were a little out of sorts, and Bueckers struggled to find the appropriate balance between hunting her shot and feeding her teammates.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
-
But Gen X—born somewhere between 1965 and 1980—has been largely forgotten about (although even saying that has become a cliché of sorts).—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
3 May 2025
Noun
-
In pale habits, black priests’ vestments, the dark suits of mourners and the stripes of football jerseys, hundreds of thousands gathered in Vatican City this week to mourn Pope Francis.—
Alan Yuhas,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
-
Keep It Simple The trio of slim stripes on this runner give dimension but allow the artwork on the wall to shine.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
This is especially important in light of a variety of concerning trends that are picking up pace.—
Jim Pauley,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
-
These disposable melamine sponges work well for cleaning a variety of items, but they shouldn't be used on everything.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Genre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genre. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share