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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
How to Build Better Trust By making food allergy safety an important priority, restaurants, cafes, and eateries of all kinds can do more than just protect their customers and limit their legal risk.
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K. H. Koehler, Ascend Agency, 18 Mar. 2026
But a film also needs craftspeople – filmmakers, artists, makers of all kinds.
—Daren Smith, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
Add to that, Pearland is only minutes from Houston, home to an Arts District with over 300 studio spaces for creatives of all kinds.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
With dinners and parties and soirées of all kinds, there are many places to be, and lots of clothes to be worn.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 13 Mar. 2026
But beyond these harms, the disease’s resurgence serves as a serious warning about the country’s capacity to manage infectious disease threats of all kinds.
—Andrea Uhlig, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
As in his previous books, Pollan employs a travelogue approach to exploring these topics, conversing with a bevy of experts, including neuroscientists, philosophers, and artists of various kinds.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 11 Mar. 2026
Margarita fans will love this pie for fiestas of all kinds.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
The boom in use of artificial intelligence is driving strong demand for computer chips of all kinds.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
K. H. Koehler, Ascend Agency, 18 Mar. 2026
But a film also needs craftspeople – filmmakers, artists, makers of all kinds.
—Daren Smith, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
Add to that, Pearland is only minutes from Houston, home to an Arts District with over 300 studio spaces for creatives of all kinds.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
With dinners and parties and soirées of all kinds, there are many places to be, and lots of clothes to be worn.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 13 Mar. 2026
But beyond these harms, the disease’s resurgence serves as a serious warning about the country’s capacity to manage infectious disease threats of all kinds.
—Andrea Uhlig, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
As in his previous books, Pollan employs a travelogue approach to exploring these topics, conversing with a bevy of experts, including neuroscientists, philosophers, and artists of various kinds.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 11 Mar. 2026
Margarita fans will love this pie for fiestas of all kinds.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
The boom in use of artificial intelligence is driving strong demand for computer chips of all kinds.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinds
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If Kidman’s character is tough, so were investigator types played by Sarah Lancashire (Happy Valley), Brenda Blethyn (Vera), Amy Adams (Sharp Objects), and Toni Collette (Unbelievable).—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Alongside the wildflower meadow, the kitchen garden is home to more than 90 types of vegetables and 70 herbs, while the orchard is devoted to unusual British fruit species.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Kohl's is making moves to boost sales Consumers are being buffeted by high prices in all categories of spending, and the company has to address that.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Netflix limited series about a teenage boy arrested on suspicion of murdering a female classmate won five categories, including Best Single Drama or Mini-Series.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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But that is exactly why a Connecticut couple with roots in Winsted created a food outpost of sorts on Colebrook River Road, where hungry residents, weekenders and truck drivers find good food and a warm welcome from the owners, Kelly and Bob McCarthy.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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Minnesota has been a rollercoaster team of sorts in the past, making stretches like this seem familiar.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2026
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Martin is interested in a variety of different art forms and genres of instrumental music; whether that is marching band, wind band, or mariachi.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Immersive competition section of the 28th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival embraces creations that make use of high-end technologies to present different views of extended reality, transcending film genres and immersing the viewer in an exciting interactive viewing experience.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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For those looking to amp up their complexion care even further, face masks (both sheet and LED mask varieties) and gadgets are excellent additions.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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Baristas serve hot and cold espresso drinks, as well as smoothies and beverages featuring functional, nonpsychedelic varieties of mushrooms like lion’s mane and cordyceps.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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The trefoil disappeared from football kits in the early 1990s, Adidas’s logo shifting to the slanted three stripes that was presumably more consistent with their general aesthetic.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Suitable for both indoor and outdoor, this unique rug from Sundays plays with an unexpected color palette—a dusty, pastel teal against jute—and pattern, dueling stripes.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Kinds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinds. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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