genre

noun

ˈzhän-rə How to pronounce genre (audio)
Definition of genrenext
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 The group always bases its sound in the harder side of rock, but songs and even albums by the Grammy-winning outfit can be classified under several different genre labels. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 With top talents attached such as ‘Emily in Paris’’ director Katina Medina Mora and ‘Euphoria’s’ Priscilla Delgado, the show is set to compete with premium English-language productions in the genre. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 30 June 2026 The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame attracts 500,000 people each year to Cleveland, while Nashville’s music history and attractions tied to country, gospel and other genres bring in about 17 million people annually. — ABC News, 1 July 2026 The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame attracts 500,000 people each year to Cleveland, while Nashville's music history and attractions tied to country, gospel and other genres bring in about 17 million people annually. — CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for genre
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  1. kind
  2. sort
  3. stripe
  4. variety
Noun
  • Fans will appreciate the one-of-a-kind decor and furnishings, including original seats from the ballpark, an authentic scoreboard and a coffee table signed by Red Sox players.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 2 July 2026
  • Lands’ statement gave no indication of how park officials concluded the liner was cut using a knife of some kind.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of kind
Noun
  • To be sure, some economists said the June numbers seem out of sort.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • He is not allowed to access weapons of any sort or contact the remaining victim.
    — Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of sort
Noun
  • Consumers can expect new washes, cuffed hems, rich dark rinses, tonal stripe details, slub fabrications and additional silhouettes.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • Bubblegum pink cat-eye polish looks surprisingly understated with a matte top coat and glossy vertical stripes.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Definition of stripe
Noun
  • The principal grape varieties in this region are Plavac Mali (red) and Pošip (white).
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Bagel lovers can pick from classic varieties like sesame, cinnamon raisin, blueberry and poppy seed.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Definition of variety

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“Genre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genre. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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