Generation Z
noun
: the generation of people born in the late 1990s and early 2000s
Generally, members of Generation Z are tech-savvy, pragmatic, open-minded, individualistic but also socially responsible …—
An Hodgson
An HodgsonFor Generation Z, swiping, tapping and scrolling are about as second nature as breathing.—Dara Treseder
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Generation Z is emerging as the most likely age group in America to see political violence as justified, new polling shows.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
As the holiday season looms, Generation Z is focusing on prioritizing intentionality with their consumer spending and their well-being.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
Looking at Generation Z, in particular, a number of results have raised some eyebrows, pointing toward other divides throughout the country.
—Ryan Burge, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
The protests, which are led by people ages 13 to 28 – the cohort known as Generation Z – are Nepal’s worst unrest in years.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
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Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
As the holiday season looms, Generation Z is focusing on prioritizing intentionality with their consumer spending and their well-being.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
Looking at Generation Z, in particular, a number of results have raised some eyebrows, pointing toward other divides throughout the country.
—Ryan Burge, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
The protests, which are led by people ages 13 to 28 – the cohort known as Generation Z – are Nepal’s worst unrest in years.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for Generation Z
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“Generation Z.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Generation%20Z. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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