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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
Organizers say there will be appearances and presentations honoring celebrated names of the genres, including Spragga Benz, Mavado, Awilo Longomba and Gramps Morgan.
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Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
In the future, Netflix plans to expand the vertical-video Clips to include podcasts, live programming and collections based on genres like romance.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Other galleries will explore genres such as fantasy, romance and science fiction, as well as visual storytelling tied to myths of the American West.
—City News Service, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
After releasing albums across genres, both country and dance music, there has been growing speculation that the last project in the trilogy could be a rock album.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Vorteks launched last year with the aim of handling up to eight titles a year across genres including horror, thriller, sci-fi, action, and fantasy films.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Join Warm-up to songs from range of genres and learn combination to selection from musical film or stage production.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026
Now at a point where her choices are guided by personal conviction rather than external expectations, Oh has found purpose in expanding her storytelling across mediums and genres.
—Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The 39-year-old songwriter, who’s also a musician and producer, has collaborated with some of the top artists in music, crossing and reinventing genres with ease.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2026
Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
In the future, Netflix plans to expand the vertical-video Clips to include podcasts, live programming and collections based on genres like romance.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Other galleries will explore genres such as fantasy, romance and science fiction, as well as visual storytelling tied to myths of the American West.
—City News Service, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
After releasing albums across genres, both country and dance music, there has been growing speculation that the last project in the trilogy could be a rock album.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Vorteks launched last year with the aim of handling up to eight titles a year across genres including horror, thriller, sci-fi, action, and fantasy films.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Join Warm-up to songs from range of genres and learn combination to selection from musical film or stage production.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026
Now at a point where her choices are guided by personal conviction rather than external expectations, Oh has found purpose in expanding her storytelling across mediums and genres.
—Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The 39-year-old songwriter, who’s also a musician and producer, has collaborated with some of the top artists in music, crossing and reinventing genres with ease.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for genres
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These types of vulnerabilities can be exploited through normal user behavior, such as browsing to a web page.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2026
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Further, the Nixon-era conspirators in real life were tedious corporate types with names like Haldeman and Ehrlichman who Alan Pakula, the director, found impossible to cast.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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Mischie’s comedy takes place in a remote, mountainous village in Romania where every one of the inhabitants has applied for government benefits, claiming disabilities of various kinds.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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Office-Ready White Shirts Work wardrobes depend on white tops of all kinds.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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Along one wall, swatches of fabric hang in dense, vertical layers—florals brushing against checks, brocades against stripes—forming a kind of working tapestry.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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The all-gold logo, a feature in line with the president's taste as he's designed his signature properties and parts of the White House, also features a crest shield over the bird’s body with stars and stripes.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Millikan provided the Indians’ a CIF checklist of sorts by throwing out three runners on the bases and drawing five walks.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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The former UConn star who plays for the French national team has deep ties to the Bay Area, making her signing with the Valkyries a homecoming of sorts.—
Pueng Vongs,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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Several varieties of snack mix sold at Target and other retailers are being recalled due to a potential salmonella contamination.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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For drinks, the Gaylord Texan craft brew experience features more than 40 varieties.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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“Genres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genres. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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