kinds

noun

plural of kind
1
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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2
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 After all, the Renaissance loved intricate structures of all kinds, from architecture to fabric patterns to language. — 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 Put another way, the Chinese people are conducting what is a passionate love affair with American goods of all kinds. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 From Ashley Flowers to Mel Robbins, Forbes' list features creators and podcasts of all kinds and types. — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026 Yet visiting parks of all kinds can improve your overall health. — Todd Lookingbill, The Conversation, 31 July 2026 Feed birds of all kinds with this smart bird feeder that comes with a camera, this rain-resistant option that features a weather dome, or this hummingbird feeder. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2026 Those near-misses inspired me to expand the mission to frozen cocktails of all kinds. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026 That said, pairing a player and team that have consistently served up drama, albeit different kinds, for so long also makes sense. — Jason Jones, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinds
  1. types
  2. categories
  3. sorts
  4. genres
  5. varieties
  6. stripes
Noun
  • Dirty ore yields cleaner results The researchers tested three different types of iron ore and found that Direct Reduced Grade Taconite, one of the most commonly available grades in Minnesota, performed best.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, last winter, a CBS News New York Investigation found that inspectors find about 60-70 cases per year of NYCHA tenants committing various types of housing fraud, including illegally subleasing their homes.
    — Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of types
Noun
  • Women heavily lead or outnumber men in high-engagement categories like true crime, relationships, self-improvement, and society-and-culture.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The study evaluated customer satisfaction with various airport lounges across eight categories, including the value of the experience, the staff, the lounges’ food and drinks and their cleanliness and upkeep.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of categories
Noun
  • Collectors of all sorts — watches, sneakers, baseball cards — are drawn to lore more than anything.
    — Tres Dean, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Even Rebecca Allen, who again entered the starting lineup with the team dealing with injuries, imposed her will, knocking down three treys as a result of the fluid offense getting the opponent out of sorts.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sorts
Noun
  • 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
  • Thanks to his versatility as a drummer, Barker has also appeared on numerous other musical projects spanning genres including country, hip-hop, and pop.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of genres
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
Noun
  • Seagate, Western Digital, SanDisk, and Micron will not be able to change their stripes.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Garner, who was photographed separately at the store, embraced an athleisure style moment with a pair of forest green leggings with white stripes running down the sides.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of stripes

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