genres

noun

plural of genre
as in types
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 genres Koontz, who is famously devoted to his dogs, delivers a book of nail-biting suspense that’s packed with emotion, illustrating how an expert blends genres. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026 Over the years, The Book Rack has offered thousands of books across a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres, along with candles, notebooks, bookish gifts and more than 100 puzzles. — Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026 The slate will span genres including mythology, drama, mystery, thriller and romance. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026 According to Spooner, Morgan wanted to bring in corporate sponsors and feature music genres outside of punk to generate more interest and maximize profits. — Stephanie Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 According to the study, the podcast genres that were most frequently hosted by women include true crime, arts, society and culture (which the researchers put into one category), news and education. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Join award-winning comic book creators for a look at the stories redefining horror, crime, fantasy, sci-fi, and genres that refuse to fit the mold. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026 The duo frequently attend concerts of all genres, and said Train put on a great show. — Joseph Hernandez august 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026 But there are so many genres within Pretty Babies — road trip, found family. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for genres
  1. types
  2. kinds
  3. stripes
  4. sorts
  5. varieties
Noun
  • Merck and Moderna’s success with a personalized cancer vaccine designed to keep melanoma at bay opens a ​new avenue of treatment that doctors hope will work against many types of tumors.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • This type of finish and blasted shots into the top of the near post are the types of efforts Savinho needs to work on to improve his goalscoring rate.
    — Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of types
Noun
  • After all, the Renaissance loved intricate structures of all kinds, from architecture to fabric patterns to language.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Invasive species of all kinds are already costing the global economy more than $423 billion annually.
    — Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of kinds
Noun
  • One appears to have white stripes down the sides of his pant legs.
    — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The majority of Duff’s footwear was comprised of white leather, which sat in contrast to three black stripes on the side, an Adidas signature.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of stripes
Noun
  • Sorry to sit on the fence but both of them… There was little to like about a stale, out-of-sorts Manchester United facing a side with not a single fearsome attacker.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The period included two incomplete passes to Thornton, who looked a little more out of sorts than usual throughout this particular day.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of sorts
Noun
  • Some varieties mature 72 days after planting the seeds, and others take 110 days.
    — Danielle Ernest, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026
  • But far more treasure—of the natural and manmade varieties—is in the area as well.
    — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of varieties

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