genre
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The officer acknowledged the debate around artistic expression, and said the force did not want to "demonise any particular genre of music", adding that the lyrics must not be "overused" in court.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
You’re known for your genre blending, which says a lot since K-pop itself is known for genre blending and its distinctive elements.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Although he was uncomfortable with portraiture as a genre, he sat for practically anyone who asked him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Once I read that simple recipe, it changed the way I thought about every kind of genre fiction, including superhero tales like HBO’s “Lanterns.”
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
The records used to be arranged by decade, but now it’s by musical genre.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
However, she feels the revamp and spread of acts across a host of genres will "attract a lot more people" this year.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Tributes have poured in from US presidents across the political spectrum and musicians across all genres, remembering her not just for her award-winning career, but her philanthropy and humble nature that transcended country music.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
“There’s such a mix of genres on this list, and that mirrors how his films work — the love of cinema history and the lovingly satirizing ways of dealing with genre.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
He added that Sony is looking for ways to integrate gaming and anime, genres he said have a natural affinity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
But in many genres, numbered headings are not an option, and as we saw in chapter 2, excessive signposting can bore and confuse a reader.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
Vocabulary lists containing genre
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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The AP English Exam: Rhetorical and Literary Terms 3
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