Synonyms of genres

genres

noun

plural of genre

as in types

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

• types
• kinds
• stripes
• sorts
• varieties
• breeds
• species
• descriptions
• manners
• natures
• classes
• categories
• strains
• persuasions
• likes
• kidneys
• feathers
• ilks
• orders
• models
• groups
• samples
• groupings
• specimens
• families
• ranks
• brackets
• divisions
• suites
• sets
• grades
• lots
• bunches

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of genres

Hemsworth’s work has always spanned genres—just look at his omnivorous DJ sets—but Numbskull positions him as a more traditional songwriter, underscored by the album’s personal, earnest tone. — Mehan Jayasuriya, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026

The list of household names who have recorded at Conway Recording Studios spans generations and genres. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

The streamer subsequently ordered originals from them and began to reach out to creators in other genres, spanning food (Nick DiGiovanni), talk (Good Mythical Morning with Rhett & Link) and teen content (Alan Chikin Chow). — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026

The series will feature established and emerging artists across genres, with each session built around performances of original songs and additional content designed for social media. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026

Because its games allowed players to customize their identities, BioWare’s appeal reached beyond the traditionally male audiences of its genres. — Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026

Hottest genres in Spain As in the rest of the world, dramas – across a wide spectrum of crime, suspense and fantasy to family drama – proved the hottest genre, weighing in as half the premieres during that period (15 titles). — Annika Pham, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, nonfiction and autofiction have become, alongside poetry, the leading genres of contemporary Ukrainian literature. — Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026

David Radcliff’s work crosses genres and formats, but his favorite projects are those that broaden understanding and empathy through humor and subverted expectations. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026