as in type
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
the novel's hero is of a different genre than the traditional kind
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Recent Examples of genre
In today’s Latin music, fusion genres are in the spotlight.
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Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2025
The genre remains as popular as ever, and the Bay Area is blessed with one of the best bands going – Le Jazz Hot (also known as the Hot Club of San Francisco).
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
The diverse music landscape of mid-60s San Francisco opened him to opportunities—including establishing himself as a top-tier radio DJ and producing his first gold hits before reaching the age of 20—to a variety of emerging genres and styles, and a broader concept of possibilities for his art.
—Naima Cochrane, VIBE.com, 23 Jan. 2025
DirecTV has plans to launch bundles in other genres soon.
—Joe Reedy, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2025
The genre remains as popular as ever, and the Bay Area is blessed with one of the best bands going – Le Jazz Hot (also known as the Hot Club of San Francisco).
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
The diverse music landscape of mid-60s San Francisco opened him to opportunities—including establishing himself as a top-tier radio DJ and producing his first gold hits before reaching the age of 20—to a variety of emerging genres and styles, and a broader concept of possibilities for his art.
—Naima Cochrane, VIBE.com, 23 Jan. 2025
DirecTV has plans to launch bundles in other genres soon.
—Joe Reedy, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for genre
Recent Examples of Synonyms for genre
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Whenever a new social app is announced, there's an intense digital stampede as influencers of all kinds rush to claim territory in the new world.—
Kim Key,
PCMAG,
17 Jan. 2025
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On Thursday, January 2, Wolfgang Puck's Bar & Grill at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas found itself in hot water — and not the kind meant for cooking.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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The cart immediately came out, as Benford looked to be out of sorts.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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For some people, a junk journal is a visual diary of sorts, with notes and thoughts jotted in the margins.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
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More street-savvy items include a velour tracksuit, windbreakers with reflective stripes, and argyle knits incorporating the brand’s signature CD Diamond logo.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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Making a stable back-three system out of it is like painting stripes on a lion and calling it a tiger.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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To ensure your smoothies fit your lifestyle and dietary goals, focus on portion sizes and rotate a variety of ingredients to maintain a diverse nutrient profile.—
Allison Herries,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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Only about 3 percent of FRBs are of the repeating variety.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Genre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genre. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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