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genres

NOUN

type, class

Synonyms

WEAK

brand category character classification fashion group kind school sort species style

NOUN

type

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brand category character fashion kind style

STRONG

class classification genus group school sort species

Example Sentences

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Throwbacks are enjoying a resurgence in other genres as well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Dance music has a rich history in the UK, with disco, acid house and techno among the genres which drew crowds to dancefloors in the 1970s and 1980s.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

In the parlance of traditional genres, Andre’s 31-minute record would probably be shelved in the “Novelty” section.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

HVA’s emphasis on reading lots of challenging books of different genres and finding teachers who will instill a love of reading will serve students well.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The child’s name was minimalism, and its arrival heralded a sea change in the relationship between musical genres.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall