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as in types
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
I like that kind of candy
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as in categories
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
we looked at just about every kind of flooring before deciding which to use in the kitchen
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Recent Examples of kinds
Jackson’s political vision was always inclusive, always multiracial, and always opposed to bigotry and prejudice of all kinds, even if the man himself sometimes fell short.
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Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
But until that moment arrives, reactions of all kinds will occur, continuing to liberate energy.
—Big Think, 16 Feb. 2026
Baggy barrel jeans can be paired with sweaters and knits of all kinds.
—India Roby, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Knitters, quilters, and makers of all kinds often gather at community spaces, parks, or craft stores to create together.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Cords are also a little intimidating because there are so many kinds, and tossing the wrong one could cost you.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
Still, in 1965, as agriculture of all kinds was being crowded out by subdivisions, California enacted the Williamson Act to give tax breaks to landowners who kept their property dedicated to agriculture.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
David Fiorello, sporting a Notre Dame cap, musically directs from the keys and Elleon Dobias adds the Irish strings of various kinds.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Yogurt bowls are great—both the sweet and savory kinds—but there are so many more recipes with yogurt to know and love.
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Feb. 2026
Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
But until that moment arrives, reactions of all kinds will occur, continuing to liberate energy.
—Big Think, 16 Feb. 2026
Baggy barrel jeans can be paired with sweaters and knits of all kinds.
—India Roby, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Knitters, quilters, and makers of all kinds often gather at community spaces, parks, or craft stores to create together.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Cords are also a little intimidating because there are so many kinds, and tossing the wrong one could cost you.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
Still, in 1965, as agriculture of all kinds was being crowded out by subdivisions, California enacted the Williamson Act to give tax breaks to landowners who kept their property dedicated to agriculture.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
David Fiorello, sporting a Notre Dame cap, musically directs from the keys and Elleon Dobias adds the Irish strings of various kinds.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Yogurt bowls are great—both the sweet and savory kinds—but there are so many more recipes with yogurt to know and love.
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinds
Noun
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There are almost 20 different types of rooms to book.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The National Weather Service has a preparedness guide for all types of severe weather including tornadoes.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Those two categories made up a disproportionately high share of lower-income consumers’ spending in 2024, the bank found.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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The BAFTAs will also recognize British film excellence with several categories including outstanding British film.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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London — London Fashion Week was given a royal christening of sorts on Thursday afternoon when King Charles sat front row on a gold cushion at British Nigerian designer Tolu Coker’s Fall-Winter 2026 show.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The jangling bleeps and bloops of the arcade game, meanwhile, come to form a score of sorts, a sonic diversion from the real world closing in on Cristian.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Entire genres of music, especially in the developing world, became far more accessible across borders.—
Oliver Wang,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The cocktail program features drinks themed for films and movie genres and are switched out often.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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According to the team, the discovery will help develop banana varieties that are more resistant to Fusarium wilt.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 Feb. 2026
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Sedum, aloe vera, cactus varieties, echeveria, and hens and chicks are popular types of succulents with a range of different shapes, textures, colors, and sizes.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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With blond horizontal stripes dyed in her dark brown hair, bold black eyeliner and the smiley lip piercing, Liu has cut an alternative path to the top of a sport that long valued a specific kind of femininity.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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According to pros, this season’s manicures remix the patterns many of us loved growing up, such as glitter and stripes, but with a refined update that’s fit for 2026.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
19 Feb. 2026
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