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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3
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
Hudson's family includes generations of fishermen Hudson's passion for the fishing industry is deeply rooted in her family's history.
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 2 May 2025
Recently, that’s meant enlisting a slew of TikTok creators to pass along the pro-milk mantle to a new generation of consumers that grew up in the age of almond milk, quietly advancing a more inclusive ideal of the modern milk drinker.
—HubSpot, 2 May 2025
Seb Stafford-Bloor ‘Yamal is uniting generations’ My 10-year-old nephew Flynn is in his football mad era.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Fashion Group International honors the upcoming generation of designers.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 2 May 2025
Recently, that’s meant enlisting a slew of TikTok creators to pass along the pro-milk mantle to a new generation of consumers that grew up in the age of almond milk, quietly advancing a more inclusive ideal of the modern milk drinker.
—HubSpot, 2 May 2025
Seb Stafford-Bloor ‘Yamal is uniting generations’ My 10-year-old nephew Flynn is in his football mad era.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Fashion Group International honors the upcoming generation of designers.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generation
Noun
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Hollywood lobbying arms, such as the Motion Picture Association, have argued that the U.S. needs a federal film incentive as a carrot to lure productions back.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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The pristine production and layered instrumentals kick this bluesy-rocker up a notch, and proves Hughes’s expressive singing as well as his towering instrumental talents.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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Its adaptable, low-profile design fits into a variety of spaces without the bulk of traditional units.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The product will come in at least five varieties – milk, dark, white, caramel and assorted – and will hit shelves in September.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
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Figueroa pleaded guilty to defrauding Amtrak’s healthcare plan, was sentenced to three years of supervised release and was ordered to pay restitution of $9.05 million.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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For instance, many of us who work in fashion predicted that Western attire would trend all year long.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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No doubt, an elite player up front would elevate the team, but football is not as binary as that and the issues with creation and conversion that have arisen over the past two seasons stretch beyond just one position.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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Go with your energy to make content creation effortless.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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After comparing their descriptions with simulations of how the Egyptian night sky looked during those eras, Graur published an initial study in 2024 arguing Nut and the Milky Way were intertwined—perhaps even physically.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
1 May 2025
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Which leaves Swifties to wonder: Will Taylor Swift be at the 2025 Met Gala, or is her Met Gala era over for good?—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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This interest in hair restoration procedures has led to the expansion of the hair restoration industry and to the development of new and innovative treatments.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The 59-year-old, who owned Johnson Oral Surgery in Mooresville and Mount Mourne Springs LLC, a real estate development company, was accused of submitting a false application for a loan backed by the Small Business Administration.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2025
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Chicken-centric chains, notably Raising Cane’s and Wingstop, were the strongest performers among all restaurant categories in 2024.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Seo’s concierge service is priced at $500 per category of treatment: non-surgical skin care (including tightening treatments like Ultherapy), medical exams (like allergy and hearing tests), and beauty services (head spas, nails, massages).—
Parizaad Khan Sethi,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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In April, total day viewership was up 44% since Trump’s inauguration compared to the post-election transition period, the network noted.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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These measurements are tracked by Billboard and Luminate, and cover the data tracking eligibility period of March 22, 2024 through March 20, 2025.—
Ashley Iasimone,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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“Generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generation. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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