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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
Helmed by friends Sarah Jackson, Emily Lilley, and Blaes Green, the store hosts 10 to 12 of them a month with genres ranging from graphic novels to cocktails.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Hers was a risky act, a shift of not just genres but also loyalties.
—Anderson Tepper, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2025
Tou Her is a local Hmong-American artist who works across mediums and genres, from galleries to children’s books.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
This is because Curaçao has a rich legacy of live performance, with such local genres as ritmo kombina and tumba luring locals into small clubs packed with full-on mini orchestras.
—Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
This fall promises noteworthy reads across genres.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
These are hit series with rabid fanbases across a broad range of genres — from a propulsive thriller like ‘Paradise’ to a shiny floor competition show like ‘Dancing with the Star’s to a juicy drama like ‘Tell Me Lies’ — there’s a companion podcast for every viewer and every TV obsession.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
In his new role, Mitchell will work with the company’s founders to develop a broad range of projects across genres.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Festival goers can enjoy performances by various artists across genres embodying NYC’s cultural diversity, including jazz, hip-hop, Latin, world, indie, and contemporary dance.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2025
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Hers was a risky act, a shift of not just genres but also loyalties.
—Anderson Tepper, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2025
Tou Her is a local Hmong-American artist who works across mediums and genres, from galleries to children’s books.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
This is because Curaçao has a rich legacy of live performance, with such local genres as ritmo kombina and tumba luring locals into small clubs packed with full-on mini orchestras.
—Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
This fall promises noteworthy reads across genres.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
These are hit series with rabid fanbases across a broad range of genres — from a propulsive thriller like ‘Paradise’ to a shiny floor competition show like ‘Dancing with the Star’s to a juicy drama like ‘Tell Me Lies’ — there’s a companion podcast for every viewer and every TV obsession.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
In his new role, Mitchell will work with the company’s founders to develop a broad range of projects across genres.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Festival goers can enjoy performances by various artists across genres embodying NYC’s cultural diversity, including jazz, hip-hop, Latin, world, indie, and contemporary dance.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for genres
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Trubetter Foldable Travel Hangers Many standard hotel room closets contain at least one or two hangers, but other types of lodging—like Airbnb, boutique hotels, and hostels—may not have any at all.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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What are the two types of waterspouts?—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Known for its reliability and resilience, Canada Goose has supported on- and off-screen roles in some of the planet’s most extreme locations, empowering exploration of all kinds, both behind the scenes and front of the lens.—
Steven Huizar,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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According to reports, it has been disallowed in settings of all kinds.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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In a wetsuit alright, a sleek black one with a patch that looks like a police badge sewn on the chest and sergeant’s stripes on the sleeves.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Sky Control divides the glass panel into nine individually changeable segments, or stripes.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Sinner subdued an out- of-sorts Spaniard at Wimbledon in four sets, and Alcaraz returned the favor here.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Specifically, Wauhatchie Woodlands, a charming campground-of-sorts filled with tiny cabins.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Rivelia uses Bean Switch technology to let users swap between coffee varieties in seconds, while the Eletta Explore offers over 50 recipes at the touch of a button, including hot espresso, lattes, cappuccinos and cold brew.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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By adopting organic, low-yield farming methods and the use of both local and international grape varieties such as Garnacha Tinta and Cabernet Franc, Albarrán and Bourdais hope to rescue this regional know-how and put Matarraña back on the global wine map.—
Siobhan Reid,
Robb Report,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Genres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genres. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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