Thesaurus results for GENUS

genus

noun

ˈjē-nəs

Definition of genus

as in type

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 Wolbachia is a genus of bacteria found naturally on many insects. — New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2026 Living up to their namesake — Strix is a genus of owl — the SAR satellites are designed to collect Earth-observation data even in poor lighting conditions, and can peer through cloud cover to study the ground below. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Elephants were also reported to use several plants in the genus Dombeya to aid digestion and soften their droppings, and to feed calves another plant to boost their appetite. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 There are several species of this wasp under the genus Pepsis, but all are generally referred to by the above name. — Sean Donnelly, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for genus

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The alliance will fund work on species in the three highest-risk categories (endangered, critically endangered, and extinct in the wild), which together include more than 31,000 species.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
The category saw orders triple as shoppers sought out fragrances, K-beauty skin care and took inspiration from spring 2027 looks with glowy skin, smoky eyes and textured hair.

— Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of category

Noun

Over the period, visibility was supported by itinerant pop-ups under the new Miu Miu Vinyl Club format and the brand unveiled the Miu Miu Shanghai IFC lounge, a one-of-a-kind environment providing intimate hospitality.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Still, a controversy of some kind might have been inevitable.

— Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of kind

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One in five people who contract Vibrio Vulnificus — a species of the bacteria that causes necrotizing fasciitis, a condition in which the flesh around a wound dies — typically die, according to the Center for Disease Control.

— Eva Flowe October 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
Whether the farmer paying for fencing or the Indigenous community with connections to a species helps set priorities or is only asked for input after the project has been approved shows whether consultation is genuine or not.

— David Ginsburg, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026