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 Picture show The Baby-Sitters Club series has influenced generations of readers for four decades. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026 My legacy will be, hopefully, inspiring the next generation to be fearless. — David Katz, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026 This is a filmmaker whose high-end work has meant a great deal to many over the last generation. — Michael Phillips, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026 This might be the deepest roster Notre Dame has had in a generation. — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 9 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
  • Earlier this year, India became the world's second largest mobile manufacturer, with more than 300 production units as compared to just two in 2014.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Some upper-level seats were sold because of demand, but those buyers were relocated downstairs Tuesday once production was installed and additional lower-level seats opened up.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of production
Noun
  • As, it should be said, has Vardy, with Burnley manager Nicky Hayen, when asked about his new signing’s qualities, pretty much describing the sort of variety that Wrexham need to add up front to become genuine challengers for automatic promotion.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Vienna’s signature wine, Wiener Gemischter Satz is a field blend made from at least three white grape varieties grown side by side, then harvested and fermented together.
    — Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of variety
Noun
  • Lille have compensated with a more youthful midfield, where 18-year-old tempo-controller Ayyoub Bouaddi was their undoubted star last season.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The Hong Kong Jockey Club, the city’s only authorized betting operator, tops Asia’s corporate rankings at $774 million a year, ahead of Tencent at $404 million.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of year
Noun
  • North Carolina officials voted to end job creation tax incentives for a Charlotte manufacturer after the company failed to meet state hiring requirements and announced plans to close its site.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The strategy outlined the company’s next several years of focus on long-term, sustainable value creation and growth.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of creation
Noun
  • Stevenson has five catches for 44 yards, leading the Patriots in both categories.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Samsung pioneered the category with its first Galaxy Fold in 2019.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of category
Noun
  • In standard Series 62 form, the engine produced around 210 hp, giving the big Cadillac plenty of muscle for its era.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026
  • After his famed tenure leading Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls to six championships, Jackson joined the Lakers in 1999 and immediately began another era of major success for the 17-time NBA champion franchise.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of era
Noun
  • The development will be built in phases and is planned to cover about 350,000 square meters when fully developed.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The funds will support the expansion and modernization of airport infrastructure, accelerate the development of Adani Airport City projects and scale passenger-facing and other non-aeronautical businesses, including ground handling.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of development
Noun
  • Some of those railings have been removed across various sections of the ground and replaced by additional seats, leading to an increase in capacity of around 500.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Peel the tangerines and/or clementines, then separate into clusters of 3 or 4 sections, removing any especially egregious stringy bits.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
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“Generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generation. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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