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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
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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Both types contain glucose and fructose.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The colony harbors two distinct types on the upper portion of the rachis.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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So the apples-to-apples comparison is between inflators of like kinds, whether that's internal battery or external.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Apr. 2026
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Logistics and connections of all kinds are tricky Down Under, so his assistance is particularly welcome.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Typically paired with stark white—and often incorporated in the form of bold stripes or a chevron pattern—the combination lacks sophistication and looks outdated instead of fun and fresh.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Apr. 2026
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On Easter Sunday, Shamar Elkins posed for a photo with his seven children in their matching church outfits – most of the girls in white button-down sweaters with pink stripes, the boys in sky blue polos.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The movie of course also evinced plenty of hope and in doing do provides an origin story of sorts to the current optimistic vibe of Project Hail Mary.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Wembanyama was out of sorts after hitting the court face first in the second quarter.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The absolute minimum spacing for tomato plants is 18 to 24 inches between plants and three feet between rows for determinate tomato varieties.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
23 Apr. 2026
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Oxygen proved to be a particularly potent arbiter of the disk’s chemical evolution in the simulations because its fluctuating levels dictate the oxidation state of the resulting minerals, ultimately yielding the three families that mirror the three chondrite varieties.—
Javier Barbuzano,
Scientific American,
22 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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