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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
Partnerships of all kinds can find joy today, despite the chaos of the Moon-Mars square.
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Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinds
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Over the past four decades that followed its formation, Hezbollah has received billions of dollars in funding as well as different types of Iranian weapons.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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These are low-density regions, not regions completely devoid of all types of matter.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Amazon Big Spring Sale deals are expansive as far as categories are concerned.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Cities were graded in 12 categories.—
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Smith also has a local connection – of sorts.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
25 Mar. 2026
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And that sluggish pace of hiring – the slowest labor market in years – has left many workers feeling out of sorts.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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That’s really key to me, because with a range of promoters comes a range of styles and genres.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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Across genres, his roles share a kind of idealistic yearning to be seen and to be known that Gosling conveys with those soft eyes and a tired half-smile.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Verla, meanwhile, gets to know the outback’s many varieties of mushrooms, tinkering with various fungi in hopes of taking revenge on the cruel Boncer.—
Robert Rubsam,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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Ritani is a great pick for those who want options, with 10 different shape varieties to choose from, including classics like round, cushion, and oval, as well as marquise, pear, and heart.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
26 Mar. 2026
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Jean-Claude takes what first appears to be a simple white shirt with blue stripes off the shelf.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
24 Mar. 2026
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Foligno’s return will mean an on-ice reunion with his brother Nick, who came to the Wild in early March at the trade deadline and has already earned his stripes as a valuable penalty killer.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
23 Mar. 2026
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