1
as in production
the act or instance of producing something
Our economy relies on the generation of new ideas. The organization has turned its focus toward the generation of solar energy.
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2
as in variety
a group or class of things that are developed from an earlier type
The automaker is set to release the newest generation of electric vehicles.
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as in year
the length of time between the birth of parents and the birth of their children
She has been at the job for a generation, and is seen as a motherly figure to her younger coworkers.
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Recent Examples of generation
Our goal is to establish the channel as a leading destination for children’s entertainment which is aligned with our mission at Dr. Seuss to educate and entertain generations around the world through all mediums.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 June 2025
That’s a half-century of scaring the bejesus out of generations of movie- and beachgoers.
—Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 19 June 2025
But unlike previous technological waves, AI’s transformative power is being concentrated in the hands of remarkably few players, creating global imbalances that threaten to entrench existing inequalities for generations.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Lowe's grandfather was a commercial fisherman, and his grandfather's uncles were commercial whalers, who passed down the terror of whales to the subsequent generations, Lowe said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 June 2025
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 June 2025
That’s a half-century of scaring the bejesus out of generations of movie- and beachgoers.
—Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 19 June 2025
But unlike previous technological waves, AI’s transformative power is being concentrated in the hands of remarkably few players, creating global imbalances that threaten to entrench existing inequalities for generations.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Lowe's grandfather was a commercial fisherman, and his grandfather's uncles were commercial whalers, who passed down the terror of whales to the subsequent generations, Lowe said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generation
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The production is nominated for five Tony Awards, including Clooney for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
10 June 2025
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As has been the case in previous years, there are also several titles screening that made varying degrees of use of AI during their production.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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The Army has taken a variety of steps to protect the streets, including laying metal plates along the parade's route.—
LOLITA C. BALDOR,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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The city’s downtown has seen a variety of protests, from quiet to boisterous.—
Carlos Rodriguez,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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For the first time in two years, Kansans will be allowed to change the gender on their driver’s licenses and state identification cards unless the state Supreme Court intervenes to prevent it.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2025
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That deal runs to 2027, although Paramount executives have offered to extend that arrangement for several years.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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Crystal River has been chronically understaffed since its creation in 1983.—
Ragan Whitlock,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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CrossFit instituted a number of changes in response to the investigation, including the creation of a new safety board and the suspension of all open-water swimming events.—
Calum Marsh,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2025
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The Eldorado Ballroom opened in 1939 as an Art Deco venue hosting Black social clubs during the Jim Crow era.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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The archive name comes from a scientific phenomenon from the Cold War era.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2025
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This is how modern software development should function.—
Dan Rogers,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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There’s also not much being made about Canales year 2 development of everyone not named Bryce Young.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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The reigning brand champion in the category is Johnnie Walker, which has dominated global whiskey sales throughout the 21st Century.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Viju Mathew Shifting gears from his degree in physical geography, Viju Mathew has spent the last decade covering most categories of the luxury market prior to becoming Robb Report's automotive editor.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
21 June 2025
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Unlike many period drama estates, Inveraray is open to the public, allowing visitors to step inside a genuine Scottish stronghold steeped in centuries of clan history.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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Act that provided $80 billion to the IRS over 10 years — over a 10-year period.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generation. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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