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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
For a generation that treats experiences as social currency, loyalty is no longer about status or long-haul perks.
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Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The organization reflected a pattern in this new generation of filmmakers in the Central American country, largely comprised of women, with many telling stories focused on issues of womanhood and, most specifically, being a woman in Costa Rica today.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 1 July 2025
My dad’s sort of speed, sort of skipped a generation, skipped me and Eli.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
These are only a few examples of the deep ties between higher education and the founding generation; approximately half of them attained some form of it—an impressively high level of advanced learning for the time.
—Time, 1 July 2025
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Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The organization reflected a pattern in this new generation of filmmakers in the Central American country, largely comprised of women, with many telling stories focused on issues of womanhood and, most specifically, being a woman in Costa Rica today.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 1 July 2025
My dad’s sort of speed, sort of skipped a generation, skipped me and Eli.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
These are only a few examples of the deep ties between higher education and the founding generation; approximately half of them attained some form of it—an impressively high level of advanced learning for the time.
—Time, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generation
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The Real Housewives of London began production in March 2025, with six bold, dynamic, and successful socialites showcasing the luxury of living in the UK’s iconic capital.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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Also read: Former NFL Agent Predicts Terry McLaurin's Demands for Commanders Despite being five years older than Wilson, the 29-year-old has maintained elite production throughout his career, including five straight 1,000-yard seasons.—
Victor Williams,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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The products have been sold at a variety of retailers, including Walmart, Target, Costco and Amazon.—
Melina Khan,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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Over 70 artists will show a variety of fine art, ranging from glass to garden art, wood sculpting to jewelry, and paintings to photography.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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And in January of this year, a fire broke out at a 750-megawatt facility containing 99,000 LG battery modules in the Northern California community of Moss Landing that led to the evacuation of about 1,500 residents.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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The same forces that built the American dream 80 years ago are now suffocating it, inflicting profound pain on families across the country.—
Marina Bolotnikova,
Vox,
7 July 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 July 2025
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This type of structure could potentially help build trust, incentivise commitment, and work towards the long arc of value creation.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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And while that Saved by the Bell era is unbeatable, he's only gotten better with time.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Platinum brooches from that era are rare, but around $2,000 and the price goes up if there are gems, bigger pearls, and a lot of weight.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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In true Georgia fashion, this development is insane.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
23 July 2025
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Conservative panelist Alyssa Farah Griffin, who previously worked under Trump during his first administration before resigning and speaking out against him, also weighed in on issues surrounding Republican handling of the developments.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
22 July 2025
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This included a category specific to Texas resort hotels, which were rated on rooms/facilities, location, service, food and value.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
14 July 2025
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Recent research shows that widely read authors, including J. K. Rowling, George R. R. Martin, and Dan Brown may be in this category.—
Alex Reisner,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2025
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While faster production seems easier for brief periods, maintaining speed and stability over a long period of time is harder.—
John Clemons,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The movie spans a month or so in summer, which is a slow period in Jeanne’s career as a field claims adjuster, giving her the flexibility to deal with the children … for now.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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“Generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generation. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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