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
Her shows have been filled with family, fashion and different music genres.
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Caché McClay, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Performers will be revealed in the coming weeks. 2025 ACM Industry, Studio Award Winners
The ACM's industry awards celebrate venues and talent buyers/promoters who have purchased or promoted a predetermined number of country concerts, boosting genre ticket sales.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 10 July 2025
Forming in 2009, the band quickly rose to the top in their genre thanks to their unique sound.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Continuing what feels like a lost art in the genre with one of the best album rollouts hip-hop’s seen in years, the Clipse sat down with Fear of God designer Jerry Lorenzo on Tuesday (July 1) for Spotify’s Countdown To vodcast series.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 1 July 2025
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Caché McClay, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Performers will be revealed in the coming weeks. 2025 ACM Industry, Studio Award Winners
The ACM's industry awards celebrate venues and talent buyers/promoters who have purchased or promoted a predetermined number of country concerts, boosting genre ticket sales.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 10 July 2025
Forming in 2009, the band quickly rose to the top in their genre thanks to their unique sound.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Continuing what feels like a lost art in the genre with one of the best album rollouts hip-hop’s seen in years, the Clipse sat down with Fear of God designer Jerry Lorenzo on Tuesday (July 1) for Spotify’s Countdown To vodcast series.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genre
Noun
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Allegiant does not tolerate disruptive behavior of any kind.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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There are three holidays when alcohol of any kind is prohibited from being sold in Tennessee.—
Jordan Green,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Not long ago, my wife and I brought in our daughter, Alice, who’d been out of sorts for a couple of weeks.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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There reportedly have been major discussions within WWE to move Knight to Raw as a fresh start of sorts, but for now, WWE’s happy medium is simply letting Knight appear on Monday nights without an official move to the red brand.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Conservative ETFs — and virtue-signaling funds of all political stripes — are proliferating in the Trump age.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
8 July 2025
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Linen lovers will swoon over the $53 Easy Pull-on Pant in 100% Linen (over 60 percent off the original price), which comes in a pale pink stripe that’s begging to take you for a stroll along the Amalfi this summer.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
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Water sources, indigenous barley varieties, a hot climate, and seasonal changes resulting from the monsoon cycle contribute to the unique regional signatures.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Each three-pack is available in a variety of sizes, including small, medium, large, and more, and comes in more than four color options, too (although prices vary by style and size).—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 2025
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“Genre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genre. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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