1
as in types
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
I like that kind of candy
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2
as in categories
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
we looked at just about every kind of flooring before deciding which to use in the kitchen
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Noun
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Cher has now collected just four hits on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart—a surprisingly small sum for an artist who is a household name, and who has been working largely in those genres for years now.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024 -
With the launch of Billboard Arabia’s subgenre charts in August, which featured various musical genres and dialects, Abdullah quickly emerged as the dominant force in the Khaleeji category.—
Hala Mustafa,
Billboard,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Currently, 212 breeds and varieties are recognized by the American Kennel Club which are divided into seven groups (sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, herding).—
Jalen Williams,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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Firstly, there's no knowing what varieties of sticky residue exist on the floor of the United Center mid-game, and the furry bag is hovering dangerously close to the surface.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Seen from above, thin yellow stripes crisscross its head and back like a network, a similar pattern as giraffes or pythons.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2025
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The singer paired the look with a white button-down dress shirt and completed the sartorial statement with a burgundy tie featuring stripes.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Kinds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinds. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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