Thesaurus results for GENRES

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 Across generations and genres, these 11 couples have rewritten the script on commitment. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026 The convention hall was filled with cosplayers, from rookies to experts, dressed as characters from a variety of genres, from anime to gaming. — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 28 June 2026 Pittsburgh producer Gregg Gillis, better known as Girl Talk, upped the ante with his third album, dense with dozens upon dozens of overlapping samples from different genres. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 29 June 2026 The band once again commands the Official Rock & Metal Albums tally, which is built each week with sales data and which ranks the top-selling EPs and full-lengths in those genres. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The six series have all been adapted into Thai from Korean intellectual properties (IP) and cover genres including romance, drama, sci-fi and thriller. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 30 June 2026 For decades, Akai has stood as one of the most iconic names in music production, helping redefine Hip-Hop, R&B, and countless other genres through its groundbreaking MPC line. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 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

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Noun

These types of floor are easy to clean, handle moisture well, and don’t show every footprint.

— Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
While terracotta pots and baskets lined with coconut coir have their uses, these types of containers dry out much faster and will need careful management to ensure plants don't wither away.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

Definition of types

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Birkin’s signature unfussy aesthetic translated well to her living environments, which featured a jumbled array of objects of all kinds, layered by years of flea market finds and vintage store visits.

— Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
With more hot days ahead, Minnesota farmers of all kinds are trying to navigate the heat and dry weather.

— John Lauritsen, CBS News, 29 June 2026

Definition of kinds

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The original design featured 13 stripes representing the colonies and 13 stars arranged in a circle to symbolize equality among them.

— Pete Cuddihy, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Here, the brown cat-eye base matches the drink's dark color, while black tiger stripes add that bubbly, playful finish.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 July 2026

Definition of stripes

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As researcher Ahmad Nuril Huda writes, like many minorities of all sorts in many different places, Indonesian feminists have benefited from the ability to talk to each other across geographical boundaries using the internet.

— Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 30 June 2026
Ser Simon had been an ally of sorts to Aemond's arch-nemesis, Prince Daemon (Matt Smith).

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 June 2026

Definition of sorts

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Arachnids, including spiders (most common varieties) and scorpions.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Because its founders, the Faro family, built a small empire in Sicily from an ornamental plant business that grew into one of the largest Mediterranean plant nurseries in Europe, exporting more than 5,000 varieties to 60 countries.

— Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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