kinds

noun

plural of kind
1
as in types
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common I like that kind of candy

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2
as in categories
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic we looked at just about every kind of flooring before deciding which to use in the kitchen

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Recent Examples of kinds Bold graphic designs of all kinds, really, are a common American trademark. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026 Ahead, rug experts explain how to clean and care for outdoor rugs of all kinds, including what to use and what to avoid to keep yours looking inviting throughout the seasons. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026 Countries, corporations, and organizations of all kinds would swiftly lose internal trust. — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 There’s the end of the streaming wars on TV and tightening of budgets and changing of models, as well as corporate consolidation and the specter of AI eliminating white-collar work of all kinds. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2026 In the north and the south of the county, on the beach and at the cusp of the Everglades, in neighborhoods of all kinds, the number of students attending traditional public schools is down. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026 The number of vehicles on the streets involved in deliveries of all kinds have exploded, and people are crying out for better and clearer regulations to ensure safety. — Jessica Walker, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026 Podcasters and best-selling authors Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur take readers on a wild, world-wide adventure of main events, mostly sports of all kinds. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026 Today’s newsletter rounds up stories about how relationships of all kinds can influence your personality. — Isabel Fattal, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinds
  1. types
  2. categories
  3. sorts
  4. genres
  5. varieties
  6. stripes
Noun
  • Using modern game design software, students create different types of video games including arcade, role-playing and first-person shooter games.
    — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In addition, Flock started requiring users to enter specific case numbers and offense types associated with each search.
    — Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of types
Noun
  • 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
  • Education and health services added 45,000 to lead all categories, with the latter group being at the forefront of employment growth.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of categories
Noun
  • Sorry to sit on the fence but both of them… There was little to like about a stale, out-of-sorts Manchester United facing a side with not a single fearsome attacker.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The period included two incomplete passes to Thornton, who looked a little more out of sorts than usual throughout this particular day.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of sorts
Noun
  • The lineup featured powerhouse artists across genres and generations, including Chappell Roan, Doechii, Bikini Kill, Garbage, the Breeders, Mitski, and Not for Radio.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2026
  • While romance stories currently dominate top vertical platforms, aTwist is launching with a mix of genres.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of genres
Noun
  • Some pear varieties need a compatible second variety nearby for pollination, says Spoonemore, so always check the pollination requirements before buying one.
    — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Over centuries, hundreds of thousands of varieties and cultivars have been bred from them, making the plant family one of the largest in the world.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of varieties
Noun
  • For years, Cole was mystified by a small, beanlike object with stripes which lurked in the background of certain drawings.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The 2000s look typically paired these bright palettes with bold prints like polka dots, stripes, and paisleys.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of stripes

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“Kinds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinds. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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