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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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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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Recent Examples of generation
Eighth generation bone conduction technology uses vibrations to transmit sound through your cheekbone directly to your inner ear for a premium audio experience, leaving your eardrums open to surroundings.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Cater to generations of brilliantly colored indigenous cardinals.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
One, a 7-year-old girl named Birdie, was accompanied by her mother, who sat at the same piano stool a generation ago as a student.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Jesa lands in the solid middle, its strongest sequences resonating with the complexities and specificities of first-generation heartache.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2026
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Cater to generations of brilliantly colored indigenous cardinals.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
One, a 7-year-old girl named Birdie, was accompanied by her mother, who sat at the same piano stool a generation ago as a student.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Jesa lands in the solid middle, its strongest sequences resonating with the complexities and specificities of first-generation heartache.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generation
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The formula also features four peptides to treat the eye area from multiple angles—helping signal collagen production, improve elasticity, and smooth the look of fine lines—while collagen reinforces skin’s bounce.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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Amid worries over elevated AI spending by mega-caps and AI disruption, Anmuth expects Netflix to leverage the technology to enhance content discovery and personalization, improve advertising solutions and measurement, and bring down content production costs.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2026
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Manteca is launching a pilot program that is aimed at helping entrepreneurs, supporting local small businesses and showcasing the variety of food the city has to offer.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Festival exclusive events include Night of Too Many Stars — a stand-up, variety, and music telethon to benefit NEXT for Autism — hosted by Jon Stewart, a taping of Nate Bargatze’s upcoming Netflix comedy special, and a Shane Gillis and Friends event at the Hollywood Bowl.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Mar. 2026
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Originally presented as a technical overhaul of the justice system, the reform has sharpened political divisions and unified the center‑left opposition, turning the referendum into a symbolic showdown on Meloni's strength one year ahead of national elections.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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Forward Sacha Boisvert, one of Chicago’s three first-round draft picks in 2024, is also expected to join the team shortly, after signing a three-year contract last week.—
Matt Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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What began as an aspirational fantasy soon transformed into something far larger, the creation of a movement.—
Elisa Bocanegra,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Dominique Jean-Louis, chief historian at the Brooklyn Public Library's Center for Brooklyn History, said outdated gender norms were part of the era's debate.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The La Môme experience is completed with nightly live music and a Gatsby-era interior humming with energy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Mar. 2026
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The project does not appear to have been filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation as of Thursday, but an affiliated project's TDLR filings offer more insights into the site development plans.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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At their Tuesday meeting, council will weigh the resolution accepting the petition's withdrawal, greenlighting the development of that annexation policy, and putting a stay on future annexation applications.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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As Luxury SUVs are easily the category of choice for Grasso’s Garage, in order to top the charts, brands must have good pricing, great comfort, easy-to-use technology and reliability topping the list of demands.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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The transition to 10-karats The current climate is helping create a new karat category in demi-fine jewelry.—
Andrea Bossi,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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Significance of Lent The 40-day period represents the time Jesus Christ spent fasting and praying in the desert before starting his public ministry.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Remembering this period, Petzold went quiet for a moment, studying the air behind me as if someone might materialize there.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generation. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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