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
The 67th Grammy Awards is set for Feb. 2 with 94 distinct awards, spanning hundreds of artists across several genres.
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Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
The jazz pianist, who had a lifelong passion for playing music, discovered a vibrant community of skilled musicians who shared his enthusiasm for collaboration and pushing the boundaries of the genre.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2025
Mickey 17 marks another foray by Bong into the sci-fi genre, after directing films like Snowpiercer and Okja.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
Kavi Singh is a star of the genre known as Hindutva pop, a mixture of jingoism and danceable beats.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
The jazz pianist, who had a lifelong passion for playing music, discovered a vibrant community of skilled musicians who shared his enthusiasm for collaboration and pushing the boundaries of the genre.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2025
Mickey 17 marks another foray by Bong into the sci-fi genre, after directing films like Snowpiercer and Okja.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
Kavi Singh is a star of the genre known as Hindutva pop, a mixture of jingoism and danceable beats.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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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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For a league that lacks star power, signing Rodriguez is a coup of sorts.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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The online spinoff to FromSoftware’s smash hit will be running a beta of sorts next month, and everyone is welcome to play—though not everyone who signs up will get one of the coveted spots.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
14 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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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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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 28 Jan. 2025.
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