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genre

[zhahn-ruh, zhahn-ruh] / ˈʒɑn rə, ˈʒɑ̃ rə /


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The perennial problem with horror, even contemporary horror, is that it’s an extremely difficult genre to migrate from.

From Salon Aug. 17, 2026

They’ve surpassed $2 billion in sales for Starbucks, as they’ve launched an ever-sprawling genre of refresher varieties: water-based, lemonade-based, coconut milk–based, chili-dusted, frozen and blended.

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

The new LP is imbued with various Latin genre fusions.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

The continuing “No Ordinary Love” campaign speaks to the Gen Z-led revival of the romance genre as well as the AI-era’s reading-as-a-status-symbol trope.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

I worked my way through every videogame genre and platform.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

TikTok said the CleanTok community had transformed the mundane task of cleaning into "one of the most-loved and entertaining genres" on its platform.

From BBC Aug. 22, 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

I have certain genres that I always check out: I’m particularly into Jamaican gospel now, which is kind of primitive and not reggae, very illuminated, great singers.

From Salon Jul. 29, 2026

They are exposed to the music of their parents and siblings, friends, and relatives, casting a wide net over multiple experiences and genres.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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