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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
The legendary singer across genres died Sunday of multiple organ failure at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, Pratit Samdani, a physician at the hospital said.
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ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Since then, family films have proved to be a reliable theatrical engine, even as other genres that previously dominated the box office have slowed.
—Samantha Masunaga, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
What began as a performing group has grown into a creative community, bringing together independent artists from various genres and disciplines.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Bambaataa's sudden death was met with an outpouring of condolences from friends, family and fans across the world, who paid tribute to his profound and unmistakable impact on one of the world's most popular and politically influential music genres.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The Expanse spanned a lot of different tones and genres, but this series is a lot more compact and focused.
—Sarah Lewin Frasier, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2026
Live music is also on the agenda, with musicians performing in genres including jazz, folk, country and Latin jazz.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 10 Apr. 2026
Lamar’s win was widely celebrated as a milestone for hip-hop and contemporary music, challenging long-standing hierarchies that had treated hip-hop (and other popular genres) as outsiders.
—Kara Rogers Britannica Editors Apr. 10, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Looking back to the 1950s, other musical genres were used as trial evidence just four times, and in every case, the lyrics were thrown out or the convictions vacated.
—Ivan J. Bates, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Since then, family films have proved to be a reliable theatrical engine, even as other genres that previously dominated the box office have slowed.
—Samantha Masunaga, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
What began as a performing group has grown into a creative community, bringing together independent artists from various genres and disciplines.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Bambaataa's sudden death was met with an outpouring of condolences from friends, family and fans across the world, who paid tribute to his profound and unmistakable impact on one of the world's most popular and politically influential music genres.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The Expanse spanned a lot of different tones and genres, but this series is a lot more compact and focused.
—Sarah Lewin Frasier, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2026
Live music is also on the agenda, with musicians performing in genres including jazz, folk, country and Latin jazz.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 10 Apr. 2026
Lamar’s win was widely celebrated as a milestone for hip-hop and contemporary music, challenging long-standing hierarchies that had treated hip-hop (and other popular genres) as outsiders.
—Kara Rogers Britannica Editors Apr. 10, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Looking back to the 1950s, other musical genres were used as trial evidence just four times, and in every case, the lyrics were thrown out or the convictions vacated.
—Ivan J. Bates, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for genres
Noun
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While all three attacks are being treated as separate incidents, counterterror police are conducting the investigations due to the nature of the attacks, their locations and the types of buildings involved, the Met said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Imam was different from the scrappy Steubenville types with whom Barnes had spent his twenties.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The most advanced computer chips, the kinds only in AI data centers now, will eventually make their way to Deere machines.—
Tyler Jett,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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There are different kinds, but the most common are acoustic leak detection devices, and a leak detection system monitors water flow through a pipeline.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The streaming service’s logo appears large on the Hypercar’s slender sides, with some minimal and retro warm-toned stripes breaking up the mostly white bodywork and connecting the headlights.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
16 Apr. 2026
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Belden House respectfully maintains countless of the house’s architectural details, such as fireplaces, chandeliers, sconces, and woodwork, while elevating it with great refinement—think custom wallcoverings, playful fabrics of stripes, and warm velvets—for modern connoisseurs.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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The three women — Ashley, Park, and her interpreter, Eunice (Seoyeon Jang) — decide Park will have a trial session with Austin, which will serve as an audition of sorts for a full-time position as the club’s physical therapist.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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The City Council signed off Thursday on Mayor Mamdani’s pick to lead the city’s Department of Investigation, an olive branch of sorts amid escalating tension between the mayor and Council Speaker Julie Menin.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In general, fresh pasta cooks in two to four minutes, while thin varieties such as angel hair cook in one to two minutes.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
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The candy’s original logo had three balloons to represent Airheads' first three flavors — cherry, watermelon and strawberry — but as the company expanded the varieties, it was changed to a balloon mascot, known as Oscar.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Genres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genres. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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