kinds

NOUN

class, species

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brand set sort type variety

STRONG

breed classification family genus ilk kin order race

NOUN

type, character

Synonyms

STRONGEST

description lot manner nature number set sort style variety way

STRONG

breed connection denomination designation essence fiber habit ilk likes mold persuasion stamp stripe temperament tendency tribe

Example Sentences

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“But there will be many cases where the theory is just too abstract, or too optimistic about what you can find, to settle the kinds of hard cases that come to the Supreme Court.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026

There’s a small clock shop on Montana Avenue that’s closed on Sundays, but if you walk by, you’ll see all kinds of clocks — standing, table and wall clocks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2026

"Just lean into those kinds of tools because they are available and they're there to protect people".

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

And throughout her reign, Madonna has lived her inconsistencies, vacillating between opinions and social, spiritual and artistic beliefs of all kinds.

From Salon • Jul. 8, 2026

“There’s all kinds of junk in here,” she said.

From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan