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
Previously split by series’ ownership into Co-Productions and Wholly Owned, the studio’s executive team was restructured by genre into Drama & Comedy, Worldbuilding & Genre, Animation and Unscripted.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
Kocher believes that one of the contributing factors to comedy’s box office decline is the fact that the genre has become so prevalent across social media.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
After it, the genre could be serious, philosophical and artistically ambitious.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The genre may, for better or worse, prove essential in keeping movies and theaters afloat for the foreseeable future.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
Kocher believes that one of the contributing factors to comedy’s box office decline is the fact that the genre has become so prevalent across social media.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
After it, the genre could be serious, philosophical and artistically ambitious.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The genre may, for better or worse, prove essential in keeping movies and theaters afloat for the foreseeable future.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genre
Noun
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Daisie, 14, full of laughter and positive energy, is a one-of-a-kind personality.—
The Star
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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The district is the first of its kind in the country, home to the densest enclave of Arab Americans in Orange County and more than 100 Arab and Middle East/North African businesses.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Close partnerships of any sort aren’t always split 50/50, of course — everyone, including you, needs a little extra help sometimes.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 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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Those who fly the small, lightweight aircraft of different stripes were restricted for nearly four years from accessing the airport by ground and taking off in their ultralights.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Some classic stripes feel like a toe-dip into experimenting with more print-centric design, and won’t go out of style anytime soon.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
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Idaho adults pay about $145 for a sportsman’s package that includes fishing and hunting licenses and a variety of tags for species including deer, elk, bear, mountain lion and wolf.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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For the April 7 Missouri local elections, governments around the Kansas City area are asking their voters to pay for city services in a variety of ways.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Genre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genre. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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