Thesaurus results for GENUS

genus

noun

ˈjē-nəs

Definition of genus

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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Recent Examples of genus Garlic belongs to the Allium plant genus, which also includes onions, leeks and chives. — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 26 June 2026 Neotrogla is a genus of bark lice native to Brazil. — Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 In one case, scientists observed a Heliconius species in a butterfly house living close to a year—25 times longer than relatives in a similar genus. — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026 Few animals fly under the radar quite like the stonefish (genus Synanceia) does. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for genus

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Rooms There are 187 airy, loft-style, soundproofed suites spread across 10 categories, from the entry-level premium room to the sprawling gran suites.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
The Bayou State was ranked last for crime and corrections and scored low in the economy and natural environment categories.

— Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 29, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of category

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The kind who drive across town for the right crust and aren't afraid to wait for it.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Berto Industria Tessile, which specializes in premium denim for fashion, accessories and furniture and has a bespoke arm for one-of-a-kind fabrics, has played a key role in adapting the fiber for use in denim.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 July 2026

Definition of kind

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This suggests that tissue disintegration may be a species-specific structural response to high-energy impacts.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 July 2026
The authors suggest this might have something to do with species-specific structural response to the impact, while noting that the rudder-like tail makes a handy grip for the orca to hold the prey in place.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026