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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
Cars from various eras and genres could be seen inside of the garages.
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Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Related Stories The increasing diversification of genres is nothing new in the music space, as the democratization of what’s popular has gradually eroded convention.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
And, while there is, to be sure, a difference between straight news and overt opinion, the line where those genres meet is fuzzy, and inevitably subjective.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Some will call it Alté, which is a fusion of African music but with R&B and other genres from different parts of the world.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
In contrast with fans of other genres who expect stars to drop a thick new novel every half decade or so, romance readers expect their favorite authors to publish fast and frequently, and writers are typically happy to oblige.
—Rebecca Ackermann, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2025
Some genres may be extremely violent and gory, so parents may want to consider supervising their children's viewing of films or avoid them altogether.
—PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
As a result, the album spans a wide range of genres, making handmade a truly colorful work from start to finish.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
For a group like Whiskey Myers that has eschewed genres or labels but skews far more rock than country, Joyce’s eclectic background seemed a perfect fit.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Related Stories The increasing diversification of genres is nothing new in the music space, as the democratization of what’s popular has gradually eroded convention.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
And, while there is, to be sure, a difference between straight news and overt opinion, the line where those genres meet is fuzzy, and inevitably subjective.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Some will call it Alté, which is a fusion of African music but with R&B and other genres from different parts of the world.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
In contrast with fans of other genres who expect stars to drop a thick new novel every half decade or so, romance readers expect their favorite authors to publish fast and frequently, and writers are typically happy to oblige.
—Rebecca Ackermann, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2025
Some genres may be extremely violent and gory, so parents may want to consider supervising their children's viewing of films or avoid them altogether.
—PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
As a result, the album spans a wide range of genres, making handmade a truly colorful work from start to finish.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
For a group like Whiskey Myers that has eschewed genres or labels but skews far more rock than country, Joyce’s eclectic background seemed a perfect fit.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for genres
Noun
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One site, as reported by Phys, had a distinct path, whereas another lacked these types of markers.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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These types of cases focus on if there's an expectation of privacy.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Smoking of all kinds, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Yet most of those families are still systematically behind due to racial inequality, and Black families, of all kinds, are facing discrimination that leads to higher suspension and expulsion rates in school, lower on-time high school completion rates, and not enough financial resources.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Embrace cozy season with this matching set complete with stripes and a drawstring waist.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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The larvae are green and yellow with white, yellow, and black stripes and black spots.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Iamaleava created a ritual of sorts on third downs.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Simmons also used a metaphor of sorts.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And because the team has gathered genetic material from coral that appear more resistant to heat and stress, their efforts are designed to reproduce hardier varieties.—
John Otis,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
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Overwintering cold-sensitive bulbs such as dahlias, cannas, and gladiolus is a smart way to save money, preserve your favorite varieties, and even grow bigger blooms the following summer.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Genres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genres. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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