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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 genres
That’s really key to me, because with a range of promoters comes a range of styles and genres.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
Across genres, his roles share a kind of idealistic yearning to be seen and to be known that Gosling conveys with those soft eyes and a tired half-smile.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
In research studies, these patterns appear repeatedly across genres and registers.
—Laura Aull, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
The programming will span many genres across scripted and unscripted.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Rvssian has been sharing his global sound for nearly a decade, working with major stars across genres like Vybz Kartel, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Post Malone, Cardi B, and more.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026
Yet what makes Payton especially remarkable is her passion for all genres and styles of dance.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
The range of genres is impressive — classical music, rock, Persian and Taiko ensembles, new music, punk, electronica, DJs and more.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Artists across genres — including Harry Styles, Kelsea Ballerini, Cardi B and Drake — have all dealt with similar incidents in recent years.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2026
Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
Across genres, his roles share a kind of idealistic yearning to be seen and to be known that Gosling conveys with those soft eyes and a tired half-smile.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
In research studies, these patterns appear repeatedly across genres and registers.
—Laura Aull, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
The programming will span many genres across scripted and unscripted.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Rvssian has been sharing his global sound for nearly a decade, working with major stars across genres like Vybz Kartel, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Post Malone, Cardi B, and more.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026
Yet what makes Payton especially remarkable is her passion for all genres and styles of dance.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
The range of genres is impressive — classical music, rock, Persian and Taiko ensembles, new music, punk, electronica, DJs and more.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Artists across genres — including Harry Styles, Kelsea Ballerini, Cardi B and Drake — have all dealt with similar incidents in recent years.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for genres
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Over the past four decades that followed its formation, Hezbollah has received billions of dollars in funding as well as different types of Iranian weapons.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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These are low-density regions, not regions completely devoid of all types of matter.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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Partnerships of all kinds can find joy today, despite the chaos of the Moon-Mars square.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
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How to Build Better Trust By making food allergy safety an important priority, restaurants, cafes, and eateries of all kinds can do more than just protect their customers and limit their legal risk.—
K. H. Koehler,
Ascend Agency,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Jean-Claude takes what first appears to be a simple white shirt with blue stripes off the shelf.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
24 Mar. 2026
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Foligno’s return will mean an on-ice reunion with his brother Nick, who came to the Wild in early March at the trade deadline and has already earned his stripes as a valuable penalty killer.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
23 Mar. 2026
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Smith also has a local connection – of sorts.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
25 Mar. 2026
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And that sluggish pace of hiring – the slowest labor market in years – has left many workers feeling out of sorts.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Verla, meanwhile, gets to know the outback’s many varieties of mushrooms, tinkering with various fungi in hopes of taking revenge on the cruel Boncer.—
Robert Rubsam,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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Ritani is a great pick for those who want options, with 10 different shape varieties to choose from, including classics like round, cushion, and oval, as well as marquise, pear, and heart.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Genres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genres. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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