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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 genres
Investors are also asking whether Hybe can monetize music genres beyond Kpop, HSBC said.
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Sydney Goh, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
Rock stars and their equivalents in other genres often develop their craft in obscurity before being discovered; idols are apprentices, trained exhaustively by their management companies.
—Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
The Handmaiden’s Tale sequel starring One Battle After Another breakout Chase Infiniti — and never looked back, with edgy, boundary-pushing shows from around the world and across all genres.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
There’s no question that songs by artists from Taylor Swift to Charli xcx to Ariana Grande, not to mention entire genres like hyper-pop, would not sound the same without her.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
The 39-year-old songwriter, who’s also a singer, musician, and producer, has established herself as a secret-weapon collaborator across genres.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
The two sets will showcase their versatility across genres such as punky alternative, funky rock ‘n’ roll, garage-y psych-rock and spacey prog.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
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
In research studies, these patterns appear repeatedly across genres and registers.
—Laura Aull, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Sydney Goh, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
Rock stars and their equivalents in other genres often develop their craft in obscurity before being discovered; idols are apprentices, trained exhaustively by their management companies.
—Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
The Handmaiden’s Tale sequel starring One Battle After Another breakout Chase Infiniti — and never looked back, with edgy, boundary-pushing shows from around the world and across all genres.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
There’s no question that songs by artists from Taylor Swift to Charli xcx to Ariana Grande, not to mention entire genres like hyper-pop, would not sound the same without her.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
The 39-year-old songwriter, who’s also a singer, musician, and producer, has established herself as a secret-weapon collaborator across genres.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
The two sets will showcase their versatility across genres such as punky alternative, funky rock ‘n’ roll, garage-y psych-rock and spacey prog.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
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
In research studies, these patterns appear repeatedly across genres and registers.
—Laura Aull, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for genres
Noun
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There are over 50 types of mosquitoes in Minnesota, but Carlson said scientists can predict the population of cattail mosquitoes more accurately.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The drug also helps control glucose levels for people with other types of diabetes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Bees of all kinds (with a tiny handful of exceptions) are essential pollinators to an astounding 80 percent of the world’s flowering plants.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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That’s a strange thing, because success and failure can both be disasters of different kinds.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
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And don’t miss your chance to score 65 percent off the sporty Athleta Tempo Mid-rise Wide-leg Track Pants, which feature a comfortable waistband and signature side stripes.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Apr. 2026
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An all-white crisp percale sheet set exemplifies the quality of a top hotel suite, while mixing stripes and florals will lean into the cottagecore aesthetic.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
1 Apr. 2026
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In the evening, the restaurant transitions to an Italian American pizzeria of sorts, where sourdough bread scraps make their way into everything from the meatballs to gnocchi.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The push also comes at a time when retailers appear to be in a same-day delivery arms race of sorts, with merchants turning to more third-party last-mile delivery services to get products at the consumer’s doorstep faster.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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Speedwell is tolerant of different growing conditions and comes in groundcover varieties as well as taller, upright varieties.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2026
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Lean tuna varieties offer an advantage in terms of protein content.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Genres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genres. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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