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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
Automata follows combat android 2B, scanner android 9S, and the prototype A2, with core hack-and-slash gameplay that's supplemented by elements from other genres, including RPGS and bullet-hell shmups.
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 1 Mar. 2026
During the camping festival March 19-22, which is back after a two-year hiatus, fans can experience a selection of music that blends genres from hip-hop, funk and reggae to alternative rock, folk and plenty of EDM.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
This has resulted in some of their most sonically and visually impressive work — with styles and genres consistently shifting — but also asks the listener to be willing to evolve with them.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
With its interplay of shadows and movement, horror used to be the most visually exciting of genres.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
The new project will feature music from more than 30 artists, tapping into Latin music genres like dembow, reggaeton, and Latin trap.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
The historic Palm Room Bar is the universal gathering place for anyone seeking ice-cold beer, a cocktail, or live music performances spanning all types of genres.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
More than a forewarning, the project is an open invitation into the Texan’s sonic world, drawing on elements from an array of genres.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 26 Feb. 2026
That feels especially relevant for artists like Lauryn Hill and Wu-Tang Clan, whose influence reshaped genres in ways that transcend commercial metrics.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 1 Mar. 2026
During the camping festival March 19-22, which is back after a two-year hiatus, fans can experience a selection of music that blends genres from hip-hop, funk and reggae to alternative rock, folk and plenty of EDM.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
This has resulted in some of their most sonically and visually impressive work — with styles and genres consistently shifting — but also asks the listener to be willing to evolve with them.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
With its interplay of shadows and movement, horror used to be the most visually exciting of genres.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
The new project will feature music from more than 30 artists, tapping into Latin music genres like dembow, reggaeton, and Latin trap.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
The historic Palm Room Bar is the universal gathering place for anyone seeking ice-cold beer, a cocktail, or live music performances spanning all types of genres.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
More than a forewarning, the project is an open invitation into the Texan’s sonic world, drawing on elements from an array of genres.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 26 Feb. 2026
That feels especially relevant for artists like Lauryn Hill and Wu-Tang Clan, whose influence reshaped genres in ways that transcend commercial metrics.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for genres
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Blood samples gathered at the time were examined for the presence of 11 types of PFAS chemicals.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Accessibility Accessible room types include king bedrooms and double bedrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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The giant glass cases filled with cakes, cupcakes, and cookies of all kinds immediately caught my eye.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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There are several kinds, but tattoo lotions seem to be the most popular.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Plus, though last year’s obsession with polka dots hasn’t completely died down, eye-catching horizontal stripes are threatening to dethrone spots as the pattern du jour.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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For virtually all economists, regardless of their political stripes, this attribution marks a man as an enemy and puts a target on his back.—
Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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This is a twisted travelogue of sorts, each chapter devoted to a circle of hell populated by one group of sports gambling’s myriad losers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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The last remaining processor, with plants in Lodi and Oroville, has offered one-year contracts to buy fruit from some of the orchards tied to canceled Del Monte contracts, granting a lifeline of sorts to some of the out-of-luck farmers.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Glossy nails of all varieties are a speciality of Bachik, who gave Gomez the viral lip gloss manicure in 2023 (Jennifer Lopez was a fan of the look, too).—
Maria Goldbach,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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Retrogradation works better with some grain varieties than others.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Genres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genres. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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