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 The genus name Helenium comes from a legend that the flowers grew where Greek mythological queen Helen of Troy shed tears on the ground. — Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 But hundreds of the worldwide genus Culex were also discovered in a horse barn far to the south in Ölfus. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Sep. 2026 Flowering Dogwood Trees in the dogwood (Cornus) genus are known for their easy care, versatility, and near four-season interest. — The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026 The early-season flowering bulb, which is a genus in the Iridaceae (iris) family, is known for its ability to bloom in late winter and early spring. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for genus

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So far, Meta’s famously poor privacy track record in social media has not prevented it from taking the lead in the nascent smart glasses category.

— Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
Related Articles The move comes after Christie’s spent years assessing the appetite for the category, most recently with the blockbuster sale of the collection of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of category

Noun

Stunned at first by his opponent’s aggressiveness and the onslaught of personal attacks, Ted trains himself to withstand the barrages and to respond in kind.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
The Smithsonian's Asian art museum is one of the largest of its kind in the United States.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of kind

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By hitchhiking on a passing virus, transposons can defy species boundaries and land in a totally new evolutionary setting.

— Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
These insects are a species of March fly that thrives in warm, humid climates, particularly near grassy areas rich with decaying organic material.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026