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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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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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Recent Examples of kinds
With a focus on helping organizations transform marketing and revenue data of all kinds into actionable insights, then into action, and ultimately into a source of conversions and revenue, this agentic platform is poised to change digital marketing.
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William Jones, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Understanding Stainless Steel Scratches Stainless steel of all kinds—appliances and cookware—go through vigorous, daily use.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Dinosaurs of all kinds are preparing for the arrival of their young, and last year’s young are still recovering from their first Arctic winter.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2025
The Apples and Googles of the world gladly provided free dry-cleaning, luxury buses to and from work, free lunches, gym memberships, massages, even lounges for pets of all kinds.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
Smoking of all kinds, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Additionally, although consumers have been the primary drivers of this recent uptick in DeFi TVL, institutions of all kinds need to have absolute confidence that transactions, payments, and confirmations can occur as seamlessly as occur using current payment rails and options.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
What was once dismissed as a chatbot kicked off an AI boom of epic proportions and—as billions have flowed into AI startups of all kinds—OpenAI has become the most valuable startup ever, less than a month ago hitting a $500 billion valuation.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
But our Universe wasn’t born with any dust in it at all, as dust requires heavy elements, the kinds that weren’t generated at all in the early stages of the hot Big Bang, to come into existence.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 12 Sep. 2025
William Jones, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Understanding Stainless Steel Scratches Stainless steel of all kinds—appliances and cookware—go through vigorous, daily use.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Dinosaurs of all kinds are preparing for the arrival of their young, and last year’s young are still recovering from their first Arctic winter.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2025
The Apples and Googles of the world gladly provided free dry-cleaning, luxury buses to and from work, free lunches, gym memberships, massages, even lounges for pets of all kinds.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
Smoking of all kinds, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Additionally, although consumers have been the primary drivers of this recent uptick in DeFi TVL, institutions of all kinds need to have absolute confidence that transactions, payments, and confirmations can occur as seamlessly as occur using current payment rails and options.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
What was once dismissed as a chatbot kicked off an AI boom of epic proportions and—as billions have flowed into AI startups of all kinds—OpenAI has become the most valuable startup ever, less than a month ago hitting a $500 billion valuation.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
But our Universe wasn’t born with any dust in it at all, as dust requires heavy elements, the kinds that weren’t generated at all in the early stages of the hot Big Bang, to come into existence.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinds
Noun
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Many ingredients, including most of the ají peppers and various types of corn, were imported directly from Peru, Vega said.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The square neckline and flowy silhouette have the ability to flatter different body types, while the lightweight sweater knit delivers a cozy feel.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Clean winners span makeup, skin-, hair-, and body-care categories.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Named after the company's former headquarters in Kirkland, Washington, the brand spans hundreds of product categories, including groceries, household goods, clothing, and wine.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ralph’s Club, the fragrance from Ralph Lauren, got its own physical iteration of sorts Saturday.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
14 Sep. 2025
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The top three countries on the list suggest that hospital systems of all sorts have the capacity to implement new technologies that improve patient outcomes.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This weekend continued a trend of movies that court audiences of all ages and various genres, although horror has been a highlight leading into the fall season.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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The one-man filmmaking empire has directed dozens of movies across many genres.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are many different varieties of ramen across Japan, and Sanno ramen is characterized by its blend of soy sauce, pork, and chicken.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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The classic lomo saltado dish comes in two varieties at Paititi.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The dial is also crafted from titanium and features the signature Aqua Terra stripes.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
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The zip-up sweatshirt and pants feature sporty white stripes that stand out against the black base.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Kinds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinds. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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