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 Hottest genres in Spain As in the rest of the world, dramas – across a wide spectrum of crime, suspense and fantasy to family drama – proved the hottest genre, weighing in as half the premieres during that period (15 titles). — Annika Pham, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 Almost having all the genres in the same show with the same character is so unusual. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026 Since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, nonfiction and autofiction have become, alongside poetry, the leading genres of contemporary Ukrainian literature. — Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026 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 This year’s crop will likely see established artists up against relative newcomers across a mix of genres, including Ella Langley, Raye, Noah Kahan, and the protean Rosalía. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026 On SiM’s new album, Hooman After All, the chaotic blend of genres continues, but for MAH, the secret ingredient has always been his deep love for reggae. — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 12 Oct. 2026 The motives and genres are changing, but the tech-founder movies and TV shows continue apace. — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 The entries span genres from horror and thriller to family drama and documentary, tackling subjects including Algeria’s civil conflict, Lebanon’s banking crisis, ISIS, migrant-worker exploitation, and life in Gaza. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for genres
  1. types
  2. kinds
  3. stripes
  4. sorts
  5. varieties
Noun
  • The Justice Department has charged about 90 people for various types of election misconduct so far this year, including 50 who are said to have voted as noncitizens.
    — SAFIYAH RIDDLE, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Although lung cancer is generally considered a disease among people who are older, lung adenocarcinoma is more likely to occur in younger people than other types of lung cancer.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of types
Noun
  • Avoid giving younger children hard candies such as Jolly Ranchers or other kinds that can’t be chewed easily.
    — Lina Ruiz October 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
  • At The Baobab House one recent afternoon, entrepreneurs, aid workers, and artists of all kinds are mingling in Arabic and English.
    — Patricia Huon, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of kinds
Noun
  • In the image shared with her more than 1 million Instagram followers, a smiling Mitchell wore a red beret and sunglasses, and extra stars and stripes pinned to her cardigan lapel.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The outfit featured horizontal stripes in burgundy and mustard yellow and was paired with shoulder length gloves in a matching pattern.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of stripes
Noun
  • Sarah sorts and starts the laundry in the building’s basement laundry room.
    — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 14 Oct. 2026
  • However, Matsson has released Just Beyond Endless Mountain, a return of many sorts.
    — David Harris, SPIN, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of sorts
Noun
  • In addition, butterflies are natural pollinators that provide critical pollination to several varieties of garden plants each spring, according to LoRusso.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Some canned soups come in low-sodium varieties, but check the sodium content on the nutrition label to be sure.
    — Laura Bradley, HEALTH, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of varieties

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

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