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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
Their two- to three-hour driving excursions blend expert wildlife tracking with generations of cultural knowledge, setting their tours apart from standard excursions.
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Debbie Olsen, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
In other words, critics say, Lamont and the legislature effectively are forcing one generation to resolve a legacy of pension debt created by three.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
Community colleges educate more than 10 million learners, including large numbers of first-generation, working, and older students.
—Ed Smith-Lewis, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Theo-tene-matsu pine trees planted centuries ago still remain, many of which have been cared for tenderly by the same family of gardeners for generations.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
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Debbie Olsen, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
In other words, critics say, Lamont and the legislature effectively are forcing one generation to resolve a legacy of pension debt created by three.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
Community colleges educate more than 10 million learners, including large numbers of first-generation, working, and older students.
—Ed Smith-Lewis, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Theo-tene-matsu pine trees planted centuries ago still remain, many of which have been cared for tenderly by the same family of gardeners for generations.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generation
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It is fitted out with a teaching kitchen, a podcast-production space, a large classroom called the Democracy in Action Lab, and a recording studio.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The session, moderated by Cynthia Littleton, Variety co-Editor in Chief, ended with a discussion of the growing film and TV production infrastructure in Chile.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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Notably, Bauhinia blakeana is a sterile hybrid, resulting from the cross-pollination of two different plant varieties.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Although Abel will be driving the meeting, Berkshire shareholders are likely to still poise a wide variety of questions to the company’s leadership.—
Yun Li,Alex Harring,Sarah Min,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Carolyn Hax started her Washington Post advice column in 1997, after five years on the Style desk and none as a therapist.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
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The painting may be the first appearance in art of the American doctrine of Manifest Destiny, a term coined the year before by the newspaperman and diplomat John O’Sullivan.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The Food Processor quickly chops, slices, and shreds a wide array of ingredients for unlimited culinary creations, while the Coffee & Spice Grinder efficiently grinds coffee beans, spices, and herbs for superior flavor and potency.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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While Abu Dhabi had joined OPEC in 1967, the full United Arab Emirates has been a member since its creation as a sovereign nation in 1971.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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The impending end of the Colbert era was weighing on them all.—
Mark Yarm,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The baseline sexism of the ’90s and aughts drew some publishers and critics to classify any fiction written for or by women in that era as chick lit, even books that didn’t remotely qualify.—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
4 May 2026
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In October, plans for the Snug Harbor Surf Park, along with a 50-foot-tall building for a surf academy, shop and restaurant, were given approvals by city officials who granted a general plan amendment to expand the allowance for the development from 20,000 square feet to nearly 60,000 square feet.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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The system supports interchangeable components and exposes low-level interfaces for secondary development, enabling researchers to customize control, perception, and task execution.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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Alex Brightman will be considered eligible in the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical category for Schmigadoon!—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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To do this well, consider Gallup’s four primary categories underpinning engagement.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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On Monday, McGovern, Kinahan’s former top lieutenant, appeared at Dublin’s Special Criminal Court for a sentencing hearing relating to the same period.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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First-time inspections and system work completed Several tasks carried out during this maintenance period were firsts for the shipyard.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generation. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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