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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 musical acts’ varying genres didn’t coalesce in a consistent audience, and full-service dining would have worked better than Chando’s Cantina’s elevated street food, Madrigal said.
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Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2025
In addition to his influence on the genre's future, Gotti also made headlines in 2003 when the F.B.I. raided Murder Inc.’s New York City headquarters in an investigation into funds used to found the label.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 6 Feb. 2025
Despite facing stiff competition from genre giants like Beyoncé and Post Malone, these country musicians ultimately benefit from embracing the evolving nature of the genre and engaging in cross-genre collaborations.
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection The Street Fighter series is a long-standing tradition of the fighting game genre.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2025
In addition to his influence on the genre's future, Gotti also made headlines in 2003 when the F.B.I. raided Murder Inc.’s New York City headquarters in an investigation into funds used to found the label.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 6 Feb. 2025
Despite facing stiff competition from genre giants like Beyoncé and Post Malone, these country musicians ultimately benefit from embracing the evolving nature of the genre and engaging in cross-genre collaborations.
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection The Street Fighter series is a long-standing tradition of the fighting game genre.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genre
Noun
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Having a workout routine of any kind is an awesome way to reap some of the amazing benefits of exercise, like a boosted mood, improved heart health, and better slumber.—
Christa Sgobba,
SELF,
11 Feb. 2025
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Everything is processed, there’s no real meat of any kind.—
Bob Guccione Jr.,
SPIN,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Outfit changes are becoming standard of sorts for hosts.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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It’s not been all smooth sailing though, with the pass offense at times looking out of sorts – even receiver AJ Brown called out the lack of passing production during the season – but quarterback Jalen Hurts has made the big plays at the right time and leaned on their No. 2-ranked rushing attack.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Butler finished the game with 19 points on 6-of-15 shooting from the floor and 6-of-6 shooting from the charity stripe, plus eight rebounds, four assists, and a team-leading +10 plus-minus (tied with forward Moses Moody).—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Curry tied the game by going 1-for-2 at the stripe, but Naji Marshall’s leaner in the paint with 25.6 seconds left put the Mavs back ahead.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
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The Generals, like the Globetrotters, practice and work on a variety of areas on the court.—
Jason Jones,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Other lawsuits are likely to be filed, just as there have been challenges to a variety of Trump's policies.—
MANUEL VALDES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Genre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genre. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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