as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
the crime novel, written from the criminal's perspective, is sometimes seen as a particular species of the detective story genus
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This places the genus firmly among browsing herbivores, not grazing ones like horses.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Azaleas and Rhododendrons Like other spring bloomers, shrubs in the Rhododendron genus bloom on one-year-old wood.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
Heather Hallen-Adams, the toxicology chair of the North American Mycological Association, previously told NBC News that death cap mushrooms look similar to other species in its genus, Amanita, that are often collected in Mexico and are safe to eat.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
Candida, a genus of yeasts, is the most common cause of fungal infections worldwide, according to Roberts.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Azaleas and Rhododendrons Like other spring bloomers, shrubs in the Rhododendron genus bloom on one-year-old wood.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
Heather Hallen-Adams, the toxicology chair of the North American Mycological Association, previously told NBC News that death cap mushrooms look similar to other species in its genus, Amanita, that are often collected in Mexico and are safe to eat.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
Candida, a genus of yeasts, is the most common cause of fungal infections worldwide, according to Roberts.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
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Another category that would likely unnerve boards of directors, according to Minow, is close ties with Epstein following his controversial 2008 guilty plea to procuring a minor for prostitution.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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His floor is described as very high due to every-day playing time, a solid lineup role and no glaring category weaknesses.—
Derek VanRiper,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Aspen Classic, which each June since 1983 has brought hundreds of wineries and up to 5,000 visitors to that Colorado ski town, is considered the premier event of its kind by many wine aficionados - bringing in top winemakers, superstar chefs, even Hollywood celebs.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Lindner family released a statement following the death of Christopher Lindner, describing him as a loving, kind, Christ Jesus follower, husband, and father of four who had suffered from mental illness.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Eco effort Deeply committed to sea turtle conservation, Four Seasons Resort Nevis has partnered with the Sea Turtle Conservancy for over 15 years to educate and raise awareness while supporting research on migration patterns and species recovery.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Yet each, in a different key, experiences the sunshine as a species of purgatory.—
Ben Croll,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Genus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genus. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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