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genus

noun

ˈjē-nəs

Definition of genus

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one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic the crime novel, written from the criminal's perspective, is sometimes seen as a particular species of the detective story genus

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Recent Examples of genus The genus includes a great diversity of plant types, with both annual and perennial varieties performing well in the garden. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 In one case, scientists observed a Heliconius species in a butterfly house living close to a year—25 times longer than relatives in a similar genus. — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026 Butterflies belonging to the Heliconius genus, which inhabit the tropical rainforests of South and Central America, have lifespans that vary wildly. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 19 June 2026 There are several sycamore species in this beautiful genus, including the American sycamore, native to the East Coast; the heat-resistant Arizona sycamore; and the internationally popular hybrid London plane tree. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for genus

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Trump valued more than two dozen assets at over $50 million, which is the highest disclosure category on the form.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 1 July 2026
The report also highlighted improvements in clearance rates and an overall decrease in major crime categories, including robberies.

— CBS Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 1 July 2026

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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