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
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The Rockies and Nationals, two of the least active clubs on the trade front, haven’t made a transaction of any kind since 2009.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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The sports complex will be the first of its kind in Charlotte.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 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 cooling, noncommittal, lightly distressed sound of Swag is an answer of sorts.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
26 July 2025
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This works especially well for graphic prints or images with a bit of color-blocking, where the stripes can shine as the sole pattern.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
30 July 2025
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One at the end of the casket that was covered by the flag's stars, the other at the end cloaked by the stripes.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The current Malvasia Pop Up—running through November 15th, Thursday to Sunday from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM—offers tastings of 19 Italian Malvasia varieties, including some impossibly rare bottles.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Some varieties that give good harvests include Juliet, Sweet Million, Sweet Treat, Solid Gold and Sweet Chelsea.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Genre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genre. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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