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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
Hurricane season is not over, and the US has not fought a tropical war in two generations, a former US official with deep experience in the region said.
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Natasha Bertrand, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Behind all of the concern about the mental health of Ukrainian children lurks a bigger question regarding the generations too young to have taken part in the unifying 2014 revolt against Russia.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 19 Oct. 2025
Zoe Saldaña presented the Icon Award — for an artist whose career has had a significant global cultural impact — to Cruz, and Martin Scorsese gave Springsteen the inaugural Legacy Award, for an artist whose body of work has inspired generations of storytellers and deeply influenced our culture.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2025
Entice All Ages The best game rooms appeal to all generations with a combination of active spaces and cozy seating areas.
—Catherine Hong, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
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Natasha Bertrand, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Behind all of the concern about the mental health of Ukrainian children lurks a bigger question regarding the generations too young to have taken part in the unifying 2014 revolt against Russia.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 19 Oct. 2025
Zoe Saldaña presented the Icon Award — for an artist whose career has had a significant global cultural impact — to Cruz, and Martin Scorsese gave Springsteen the inaugural Legacy Award, for an artist whose body of work has inspired generations of storytellers and deeply influenced our culture.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2025
Entice All Ages The best game rooms appeal to all generations with a combination of active spaces and cozy seating areas.
—Catherine Hong, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generation
Noun
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China is the undisputed leader of the critical minerals supply chain, accounting for roughly 60% of the world's production of rare earth minerals and materials.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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Other industries included buildings services, landscaping, crop production and working in private homes.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The event can be prompted by a variety of factors, such as a flight-or-fight response, sensory stimulation or curiosity.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Of the varieties of beans available, a half-cup serving typically provides 5 to 10 grams (g) of protein.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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Former first-round pick Rob Dillingham, a small, 20-year-old point guard, won’t receive an opportunity before Shannon does.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In 2024, the most recent year for which data is available, the company reported five injuries and one illness.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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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.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Look to 19th Century France At the same time, many French men and women believed that the end of the Terror and the creation of new governmental structures offered the possibility for political stability and social reconciliation.—
Time,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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In an era of AI avatars and digital overload, something as simple as a handwritten note can feel like a relic of the past.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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How did one moped — perhaps a light-bodied Eighties-era Mobylette, which Le Grand recalls seeing in the young men’s apartment — carry two adult men and a 300-pound marble bust through the streets of Paris?—
David Kushner,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
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This development made Long Island, particularly after the end of World War II, a hugely attractive location for manufacturing, retail, and, later, the service economy.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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Equipped with dual Intel RealSense depth cameras, a 6-axis IMU and a modular software development kit with Python support, the 121-lb robot is built to push the boundaries of embodied AI and motion research.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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At that time, voters approved extending a capital-improvement property tax at the current rate to fund six categories of projects, including a new Little Rock District Court facility.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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Rare earths are a category of minerals that are critical for a swath of products from cars to semiconductors.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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Carvey explained that his ego had been inflated during that period of his career due to his increasing popularity from SNL and the Wayne's World movie.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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Under the rule, individuals who do not prove at least 20 hours per week of work or participation in training programs can only receive benefits for three months within a three-year period.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generation. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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