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
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Recent Examples of genres
The videos cluster into a few recognizable genres.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
With well over 100 acts from various genres at eight different stages, the bands serve as another way to make friends at the festival, which draws about 125,000 attendees per weekend.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
The site calls itself a home for artists of all kinds, with more than 100 million new artworks across 150 distinct artistic genres and categories uploaded in 2025 alone.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The authors represent several genres, including mystery, romance, young adult, children’s picture books, graphic novels and nonfiction.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Along with its parent, the company plans to work with third-party studios across various genres and budget levels.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
With more consumers users streaming video to watch dramas, comedies, reality shows and movies at times of their own choosing, live games are among the few genres that still command large crowds that watch simultaneously.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
And all genres of music get a podium.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 15 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
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
With well over 100 acts from various genres at eight different stages, the bands serve as another way to make friends at the festival, which draws about 125,000 attendees per weekend.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
The site calls itself a home for artists of all kinds, with more than 100 million new artworks across 150 distinct artistic genres and categories uploaded in 2025 alone.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The authors represent several genres, including mystery, romance, young adult, children’s picture books, graphic novels and nonfiction.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Along with its parent, the company plans to work with third-party studios across various genres and budget levels.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
With more consumers users streaming video to watch dramas, comedies, reality shows and movies at times of their own choosing, live games are among the few genres that still command large crowds that watch simultaneously.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
And all genres of music get a podium.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 15 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
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 square neckline is complemented by decorative buttons, the sleeves are designed with smocked accents and ruffles, and the stripes give it a nautical, breezy vibe that’s fit for your next beach trip or cruise.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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The sporty stripes add personality, while the durable outsole keeps them practical for full days of exploring.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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 24 Apr. 2026.
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