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 David Radcliff’s work crosses genres and formats, but his favorite projects are those that broaden understanding and empathy through humor and subverted expectations. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026 The man has a grip on the genre, and appears primed to deliver again. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 And while some might be questioning the rise of sentient-object romance, a genre in which humans fall in love with typically inanimate objects, Fischer says there’s a deeper meaning behind all of it. — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 14 Oct. 2026 Hathaway is a more than capable R&B singer – with five Grammys and various Billboard hits in the genre to her credit – but she was locked into jazz mode for this performance. — William E. Ketchum Iii, VIBE.com, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for genre
Recent Examples of Synonyms for genre
  1. kind
  2. sort
  3. stripe
  4. variety
Noun
  • The latest salvo is a two-week ad campaign launching Thursday in the Atlanta and Macon markets, the first broadcast buy of its kind for the caucus.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Non-essential workers—executives, administrators, management of all kinds—disappeared into Zoom en masse across the country.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of kind
Noun
  • Sarah sorts and starts the laundry in the building’s basement laundry room.
    — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 14 Oct. 2026
  • To date, Putin has rejected calls for restrictions on aerial strikes of any sort.
    — Eric Ciaramella, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of sort
Noun
  • Both iterations feature Bape’s Sta logo and Vans’ Jazz stripe.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • This whimsical set mixes apple designs, retro polka dots, and colorful stripes for a look that’s equal parts sweet and charming.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of stripe
Noun
  • In an exclusive Vogue Business survey published in 2025, our data revealed that 67% of consumers are more likely to buy from fashion brands that show a variety of body sizes in their marketing.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Disney offered creators a wide variety of future opportunities, including set visits, press junkets and red carpet interviews with talent.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of variety

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“Genre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genre. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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