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
Osbourne's musical legacy includes many major hits and a wide mark on the rock and heavy metal genres.
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Gabe Whisnant
robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Alfred Hitchcock bought the movie rights to the novel and turned it into the groundbreaking horror classic of the same title — and reshaped the horror genre in the process.
—Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
Pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, whose charisma and shirt-ripping showmanship brought the theatrical sports genre to new heights of mainstream popularity, died Thursday in Florida, officials said.
—Carla Kakouris, NBC news, 24 July 2025
Hitmakers lacks much of the underlying conflict and tension the genre usually needs to thrive.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
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Gabe Whisnant
robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Alfred Hitchcock bought the movie rights to the novel and turned it into the groundbreaking horror classic of the same title — and reshaped the horror genre in the process.
—Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
Pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, whose charisma and shirt-ripping showmanship brought the theatrical sports genre to new heights of mainstream popularity, died Thursday in Florida, officials said.
—Carla Kakouris, NBC news, 24 July 2025
Hitmakers lacks much of the underlying conflict and tension the genre usually needs to thrive.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genre
Noun
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The festival is the largest of its kind in the United States and is sponsored by the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin.—
Jane Tyska,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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Allegiant does not tolerate disruptive behavior of any kind.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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The cooling, noncommittal, lightly distressed sound of Swag is an answer of sorts.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
26 July 2025
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For Shank Hall, the cameo is a full-circle moment of sorts.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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The show also featured a regular segment on missing pets, in this case a dilute calico with a stripe down its nose.—
Frank Langfitt,
NPR,
20 July 2025
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Researchers in Palm Beach County are trying to figure out if patterns, such as stripes on a zebra, affect how lions chase prey.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
17 July 2025
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The products have been sold at a variety of retailers, including Walmart, Target, Costco and Amazon.—
Melina Khan,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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Over 70 artists will show a variety of fine art, ranging from glass to garden art, wood sculpting to jewelry, and paintings to photography.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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“Genre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genre. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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