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 band’s seventh full-length, which has long been considered a classic of the alternative genre, is back on two different rankings this week.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Many of them credit the group with pioneering the genre’s takeover.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2025
Tunstall references seminal ‘90s musical genres in the score–from Alanis Morissette and Green Day to NSYNC and the Spice Girls–while injecting it with a fresh contemporary sound.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
In Dumont’s eccentric way, The Empire forces the sci-fi genre to represent Western culture’s deepest mysteries.
—Armond White, National Review, 14 Mar. 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Many of them credit the group with pioneering the genre’s takeover.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2025
Tunstall references seminal ‘90s musical genres in the score–from Alanis Morissette and Green Day to NSYNC and the Spice Girls–while injecting it with a fresh contemporary sound.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
In Dumont’s eccentric way, The Empire forces the sci-fi genre to represent Western culture’s deepest mysteries.
—Armond White, National Review, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genre
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View Recipe Fruits of all kinds, especially berries, grapes, apples, and citrus, are celebrated by health experts for their anti-inflammatory properties.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Mar. 2025
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Maybe not, and hopefully not, to the same extent—hopefully not ever finding themselves in the position of total dependence on Russian energy of any kind.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Looking Ahead: The Race to Redefine Payments In the coming years, expect an arms race of sorts in the fintech world, as incumbents and startups alike pour resources into building or partnering for super apps.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Queen, a Baltimore native whose commitment to the state school was a coup of sorts for Maryland basketball, is projected as a lottery pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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It is made of medium-weight cotton and adorned with charming details like deep blue stripes and wide ties to accentuate the V-neckline.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Red Flash even had a 14-4 advantage at the charity stripe over Alabama State, which didn’t even attempt a free throw until the final five minutes of the game.—
Justin Williams,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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The iPhone 15 Pro is available here in a variety of colors and prices in Renewed Premium condition.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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There’s no need to winnow down the dinner menu to showstoppers only, so throw that anxiety out the window and load up the table with a variety of our best Easter recipes.—
Zoe Denenberg,
Bon Appétit,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Genre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genre. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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