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
This year's Oscar nominees span many genres, including intimate international dramas and supernatural blockbusters.
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Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 7 Mar. 2026
The Western is among the most classic film genres, spinning rousing, mythmaking stories of good and evil.
—Sezin Devi Keohler, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
Since around 2022 after the post-pandemic crossover of South African music genres, DJs have infused African sonic elements into house music, a subgenre of electronic dance music that has been a choice for raves in Lagos.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
From the steamy streets of Carnival in the late 1970s to the 18th century Arctic tundra and an eerily familiar, fictionalized version of present-day America, this year’s nominees span decades, genres, continents and cultures.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
This month’s slate of concerts is packed with many different genres.
—Emery Glover, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Maybe that’s because genres are more strictly defined in TV.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
There are entire genres of music.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
With 2026 declared the National Year of Reading, book lovers can look forward to an exciting range of new releases across all genres.
—Alexandra Zagalsky, TheWeek, 4 Mar. 2026
Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 7 Mar. 2026
The Western is among the most classic film genres, spinning rousing, mythmaking stories of good and evil.
—Sezin Devi Keohler, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
Since around 2022 after the post-pandemic crossover of South African music genres, DJs have infused African sonic elements into house music, a subgenre of electronic dance music that has been a choice for raves in Lagos.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
From the steamy streets of Carnival in the late 1970s to the 18th century Arctic tundra and an eerily familiar, fictionalized version of present-day America, this year’s nominees span decades, genres, continents and cultures.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
This month’s slate of concerts is packed with many different genres.
—Emery Glover, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Maybe that’s because genres are more strictly defined in TV.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
There are entire genres of music.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
With 2026 declared the National Year of Reading, book lovers can look forward to an exciting range of new releases across all genres.
—Alexandra Zagalsky, TheWeek, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for genres
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Except for grackles, pigeons, house sparrows and other annoyingly social types that adore the company of humans, most birds will be found in green spaces far from the SXSW noise and crowds in or near downtown.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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Progress is limited by the lack of publicly available benchmark datasets with data captured from multiple types of sensors using realistic mine deployments and precise ground truth, meaning the actual positions and depths of the target mines.—
Sagar Lekhak,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2026
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The women’s proposition sees quarter-zips (a key trend of the season, popularized by Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel runway), polo tops, tees and shirts of many kinds, colors and finishes–short- and long-sleeve–with generous use of checks and stripes.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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Since then, she’s cultivated family-favorite cucumbers, delicate butter lettuce, spicy arugula and herbs of all kinds in the metal-and-glass structure with a shed roof.—
Mary Grace Granados,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The gray, white, and blue stripes, accented with an intermittent chevron pattern, add interest, while moderate distressing helps disguise everyday wear and tear.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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In recent years gray wolf reintroduction and a petition (and subsequent ballot measure that didn’t pass) to ban big cat hunting in the state have divided conservationists of different stripes.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
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That’s a question that won’t be answered for at least a few months, but Mahomes did provide an update of sorts on Instagram.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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Finding the ideal temperature for your home can be an art form of sorts, especially for those of us who like to save a few bucks.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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Common toad lily bears orchid-like blooms that are white with dark purple spots, but other varieties are lavender or white without spots.—
Lynn McAlpine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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But the key to achieving this kind of paradise is choosing the right tree for your landscape, as some varieties are known for being invasive or weak-limbed.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Genres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genres. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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