kinds

noun

Definition of kindsnext
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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  1. genres
  2. varieties
  3. stripes
Noun
  • A broad spectrum of genres was on display, from Beth Park’s Wild Animal, a thriller that grapples with postpartum psychosis, to Julia Jackman’s sidesplitting irreverent comedy Pigs, which sees three generations come together to slurp buckets of wine and squabble over a valuable heirloom.
    Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Taste is subjective, and USA TODAY Books has plenty of genres to recommend.
    Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of genres
Noun
  • Several varieties of MadeGood granola bars have been recalled over concerns that the bars may contain metal fragments.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Visitors can learn about local baking techniques and try different bread and pastry varieties – including schüttelbrot (a flatbread) and krapfen (a German doughnut).
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of varieties
Noun
  • The small white stripes represent the state’s industry and commerce while the bigger white stripes represent the state’s agriculture.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The small white stripes represent the state’s industry and commerce while the bigger white stripes represent the state’s agriculture.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of stripes
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