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 These look-alikes are subspecies of the Boletus genus, which means they’re related to the porcini, or king bolete, mushroom. — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026 The parasitic fungi in the Cordyceps genus are a favorite subject of nature documentaries. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026 Unlike the parasite that causes cyclosporiasis, Salmonella is a genus that includes more than 2,500 types of bacteria. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026 Species belonging to the Echis genus inhabit parts of Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia, frequently bringing them close to farming communities. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for genus

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In the book’s 16 central chapters, Roden wanders from central categories such as yogurt, egg dishes, breads and pickles, showing how the countries of this region prepare stunning variations of common foodstuffs.

— Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
Public-health guidance still frames plain water as sufficient hydration for many users, which sits in tension with the personalized electrolyte marketing driving much of the category.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of category

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The ruling, the first of its kind under Hong Kong’s Societies Ordinance, has raised alarms over freedom of association as authorities continue tightening controls after the 2019 democracy protests.

— Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
The ground application was the first of its kind in Texas firefighting history, officials said.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of kind

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The Atlantic blue crab has been present in the Adriatic Sea since at least the 1940s, arriving in ballast water from commercial vessels, according to Piero Genovesi, an invasive species expert at Italy’s environmental protection institute.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
They were first added to the endangered species list in 1986, when only 17 nesting pairs existed in the Great Lakes region.

— Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2026