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generation

noun

Definition of generationnext
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 Passing culture to another generation Folklore’s economic mission is paired with performances highlighting Latino cultural traditions. — Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026 Indeed, developing this next generation of food talent seems to be a key piece of the Yes Chef Studios strategy. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026 The seventh-generation Atlantan served on the City Council, as City Council president and as chair of the Fulton County Election Board during the tumultuous aftermath of the 2020 elections. — AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026 More refining, processing, power generation and transport infrastructure could create wider economic spillovers. — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for generation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generation
  1. production
  2. variety
  3. year
  4. creation
  5. category
  6. era
  7. development
  8. section
Noun
  • Elon Musk famously said in 2017 that the Model Y would cut that to 100 meters — a target that never became reality in the production vehicle.
    — Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Johar’s Dharmatic Entertainment took over production from SOL India for Season 7, which launched that July.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of production
Noun
  • The bookshelf in our king-bedroom suite featured a variety of titles - from coffee table books chronicling early twentieth-century Miami to art history books to beachy novels.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
  • One of two lists from the White House showed that China planned to trim duties on a variety of US agricultural goods including corn, wheat, sorghum, meat, dairy, vegetable oils and meals.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of variety
Noun
  • In truly horrific news, a Frankfort mom is accused of killing her 2-year-old son after allegedly following the trial of Lindsay Clancy with great interest.
    — Hilary Gowins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The woman accused of keeping him captive, 58-year-old Kimberly Sullivan, is expected to head to trial after turning down two plea deals during a hearing in Waterbury Superior Court earlier this month.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of year
Noun
  • In Alcubierre's original concept, exotic matter would be a likely source of the negative energy density needed to facilitate the advanced spacetime geometries required for warp bubble creation.
    — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Audiovisual and cinematic creation is a strategic asset for France, yet this financial decision demonstrates that our government fails to grasp the magnitude of what is at stake.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of creation
Noun
  • So far, Meta’s famously poor privacy track record in social media has not prevented it from taking the lead in the nascent smart glasses category.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Related Articles The move comes after Christie’s spent years assessing the appetite for the category, most recently with the blockbuster sale of the collection of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of category
Noun
  • John of John takes place in the 1990s, before everyone had the internet and cell phones had become appendages, and the story's pacing matches that era in that nothing is immediate.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Beneath all the chrome, retro detailing, and Corvette nostalgia is still a Mazda MX-5, one of the most universally loved little roadsters of the modern era.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of era
Noun
  • Benedict said the process would ideally take a couple of years, with much of the development time spent on design work and virtual simulations before the physical construction began.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
  • By coordinating manufacturing, research, and clinical development with partners like Japan, South Korea, Europe, and India, America can build a more secure but still economically viable alternative to Chinese developers.
    — Patrick McHenry, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of development
Noun
  • The festival also revealed more details of its Made in Baleares section, dedicated to bridging together films from the Balearic Islands.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Two-day passes are also available, as are $10 youth tickets in certain sections and an assortment of VIP experiences.
    — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of section

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“Generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generation. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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